Thomas Cook Group plc announced that Lesley Knox has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 March 2016. Lesley brings with her a wealth of international and strategic experience. She currently holds positions on the Boards of Centrica plc and SAB Miller plc, where she serves as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee for both companies.

She previously served on the board of Alliance Trust PLC as Chairman and Hays plc as Senior Independent Director.