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Experian plc
16 November 2016
Experian plc
Experian appoints a new independent Non-Executive Director
16 November 2016 - Experian, the global information services company, announces the appointment of a new independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of Experian plc, effective from 1 January 2017.
Caroline Donahue, aged 55, a US national, was Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Intuit, the business and financial management software company based in Mountain View, California, from August 2012 until September 2016. Caroline had responsibility for bringing financial management solutions for small businesses and consumers to market across a variety of channels and markets. In addition, she ran Intuit's global go-to-market offices around the world. She previously served as Senior Vice President, Sales and Channel Marketing at Intuit since 2006 and was a Vice President and Director of Sales since 1995. Before Intuit, Caroline held sales and channel management roles at Knowledge Adventure, NeXT Computer and Apple, Inc.
Don Robert, Chairman of Experian, commented:
"I am very pleased to welcome Caroline to the Board of Experian. As well as extensive international markets and technology experience, Caroline will bring her knowledge of consumer sales and marketing, innovation and consumer-centricity to Experian. These will be invaluable as we shape our vision to place consumers at the centre of what we do. The Board will also benefit from her insight and extensive experience in mass-market, digital, multi-channel and business-to-consumer distribution, marketing, and brand and sales management."
The Company confirms that there are no details to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13R, paragraphs (1) to (6).
Contact:
Experian 
Andy Simms
Head of Investor Relations

+44(0)2030424215
Gerry Tschopp
Senior VP, Group Communications


Finsbury
Rollo Head 


+44(0)2072513801
Jenny Davey



About Experian
We are the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to our clients around the world. We help businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. We also help people to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft. In 2016, we were named byForbesmagazine as one of the 'World's Most Innovative Companies'.
We employ approximately 17,000 people in 37 countries and our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and So Paulo, Brazil.
Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2016, was US$4.6 billion.
To find out more about our company, please visit http://www.experianplc.com or watch our documentary, 'Inside Experian'.

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