Domino's Pizza Group PLC Directorate Change (6052D)

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Domino's Pizza Group PLC

11 July 2016

Domino's Pizza Group Plc

11 July 2016

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Domino's Pizza Group Plc (the "Company") announces that the board has today agreed to appoint Rachel Osborne as an executive director and the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company. It is expected that she will join the Company and board and assume the role of CFO from mid-October 2016.

Ms Osborne is a chartered accountant. She is currently the Finance Director - Group Commercial and Enterprise for Vodafone, immediately prior to which she was Finance and Strategy Director of the John Lewis retail business. Ms Osborne also serves as a non-executive director of HM Courts and Tribunals Service, an executive agency sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. Her previous roles include finance director appointments and strategy, planning and business performance analysis roles with household names including Sodexo, Kingfisher/B&Q and PepsiCo. A graduate of Christ's College, University of Cambridge, Ms Osborne undertook her accountancy training with KPMG.

In accordance with the Listing Rules, the Company confirms that there are no additional matters relating to Rachel Osborne that would require disclosure under LR 9.6.13 R (1) to (6). Together with her 'persons closely associated' she currently has no beneficial interests in the Company's ordinary shares of 25/48ths of a penny each.

Commenting on the appointment Stephen Hemsley, chairman of Domino's, said:

"I am delighted Rachel is joining Domino's at such an exciting time for the Group. She has extensive experience of financial and strategic management gained across blue chip retailers and consumer branded businesses, plus a strong academic background. I am confident Rachel is an excellent fit with both the board and the fast-moving culture of Domino's."

Chief Executive David Wild added:

"Rachel has a very strong track record and is an exceptional appointment for Domino's. I'm looking forward to working closely with her, and I'm certain Rachel will make a major contribution to our future development."

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Enquiries:

Domino's Pizza Group plc

David Wild, Chief Executive Officer

020 7379 5151

Maitland

James Devas, Robbie Hynes, Emma Burdett

020 7379 5151

Notes to Editors:

Domino's Pizza Group plc is the leading player in the fast-growing pizza market holding the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino's Pizza stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. Additionally it owns a strategic stakes in the largest pizza delivery business in Germany and in the holders of the Domino's master franchises in Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The first UK store opened in Luton in 1985 and the first Irish store opened in 1991.

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