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EXPERIAN PROMOTES GAVIN SNELL TO HEAD UP CREDIT SERVICES CONSUMER BUSINESS

September 16, 2008

Experian®, the global information services company, today announced that Gavin Snell has been promoted to General Manager of Experian UK & Ireland’s, Credit Services Consumer Business.

Responsible for running Experian’s core consumer credit reference business, consumer operations and Experian Background Checking, Gavin will report to Phil Cotter, Managing Director, Credit Services, Experian UK & Ireland.

Gavin joins the Consumer Business after enjoying senior sales and general management positions in the UK, South Africa, Australia and most recently, Experian’s Nordics business, where he was Chief Operating Officer.

Gavin comments: “Experian has a hugely successful track record in the provision of Consumer Information data, analytics, software and consulting services. I am excited about the opportunity to build on that reputation together with a very talented team. Current market conditions demand even greater emphasis on the smart interpretation of data to make more profitable decisions and our research and development efforts will be relentless.”

Phil Cotter comments: “Gavin has excelled in every role he has undertaken for Experian, and this appointment will drive Experian’s momentum in the consumer credit services market. Gavin’s knowledge and experience will help ensure we continue to provide significant insight, innovation and outstanding service to our clients”.

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Gavin comments: “Experian has a hugely successful track record in the provision of Consumer Information data, analytics, software and consulting services. I am excited about the opportunity to build on that reputation together with a very talented team. Current market conditions demand even greater emphasis on the smart interpretation of data to make more profitable decisions and our research and development efforts will be relentless.”

About the company

Experian is a global leader in providing information, analytical and marketing services to organisations and consumers to help manage the risk and reward of commercial and financial decisions.

Combining its unique information tools and deep understanding of individuals, markets and economies, Experian partners with organisations around the world to establish and strengthen customer relationships and provide their businesses with competitive advantage.

For consumers, Experian delivers critical information that enables them to make financial and purchasing decisions with greater control and confidence. Clients include organisations from financial services, retail and catalogue, telecommunications, utilities, media, insurance, automotive, leisure, e-commerce, manufacturing, property and government sectors.

Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Experian has corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and has operational headquarters in Costa Mesa, California and Nottingham, UK. The Group employs approximately 15,500 people in 38 countries worldwide, supporting clients in over 65 countries around the world. Continuing sales for the year ended 31 March 2008 were $4,059m (£2,020m / €2,858m).

For more information, visit www.experiangroup.com.

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Anna White or Victoria Collinson, Lewis PR
Tel - 44 (0) 20 7802 2626
Email - experian@lewispr.com

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