LADBROKES APPOINT BRIAN WALLACE AS GROUP FD

Ladbrokes plc has announced the appointment of Brian Wallace as Group Finance
Director.

Brian Wallace replaces Rosemary Thorne, who will leave the company next month to pursue new challenges. Rosemary joined the company last January and played a significant part in the transition of the organisation into an independent betting and gaming plc following the disposal of the Hilton International hotels division.

Brian Wallace, formerly Deputy Chief Executive and Group Finance Director of Hilton Group plc will rejoin the company as Group Finance Director with immediate effect. Brian was retained by Hilton Hotels Corporation following the sale of Hilton International. Prior to joining Hilton Group plc Brian held senior positions in Geest and Schlumberger. He is currently the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Hays plc and a Non-Executive Director of Scottish & Newcastle plc.

Commenting on the announcement Ladbrokes Chief Executive Christopher Bell said:

“I would like to thank Rosemary for the valuable contribution she has made and wish her every success for the future. The appointment of Brian will further strengthen the management team, particularly given his retail knowledge and international experience.”