Merlin Entertainments announces Trudy Rautio to the Board as upcoming Non-Executive Director

– UK, Poole – Merlin Entertainments plc, a global leader in branded, location-based family entertainment, has confirmed the appointment to the Board of Trudy Rautio as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2015.

Trudy Rautio has extensive experience in the travel and hospitality sector, most recently as President and Chief Executive Officer at Carlson, which operates more than 1300 hotels across over 100 countries. Ms Rautio has also previously held senior executive roles within Jostens Inc. and Pillsbury Company.

Commenting on the appointment, Sir John Sunderland, Chairman of Merlin Entertainments said: “I am delighted to welcome Trudy to the Merlin Entertainments’ Board. Her extensive global experience in the travel and hospitality industry and particular knowledge of the North American market will be a valuable addition to our Board.”

About Merlin Entertainments plc

Merlin Entertainments plc is a leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 100 attractions, 12 hotels and 4 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its more than 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its circa 26,000 employees.

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