easyJet PLC Directorate Change (9132F)

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RNS Number : 9132F

easyJet PLC

17 November 2015

Board Changes

easyJet plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Browne, formerly Chief Operating Officer of TUI Airlines, as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2016. In addition, John Browett has announced his decision to step down from the Board with effect from 31 December 2015.

John Barton, Chairman of easyJet said:

"I and the easyJet team are delighted to welcome Chris as a non-executive director. She has an impressive track record in the aviation and travel industries with particularly strong operational and strategic expertise. I also know that she will fit very easily into the easyJet culture.

"I would also like to thank John Browett for his exceptional contribution to easyJet over the past eight years. He has been an active member of the Board that has supported the executive in building easyJet's sustained success."

Chris Browne commented:

"I am delighted to be joining such a successful business and a team of inspirational people who have both pioneered great customer service and delivered exceptional financial and operational results."

Chris is also a non-executive director at Bovis Homes Group PLC and sits on their Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

There are no further disclosures required under rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.

For further details please contact easyJet plc:

Institutional investors and sell side analysts:

Stuart Morgan Investor Relations [phone]

Michael Barker Investor Relations [phone]

Media:

Paul Moore Corporate Communications [phone]

Anna Knowles Corporate Communications [phone]

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