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Man Group appoints Zoe Cruz as Non-Executive Director

London, 29 March 2018 - Man Group plc today announced that Zoe Cruz has been appointed non-executive director and member of the Board's Remuneration Committee, effective 1 June 2018.

Zoe brings over 35 years of broad investment and operational experience to Man Group, including a deep understanding of financial markets and investment management. During her 25 year career at Morgan Stanley, she held various senior roles, including serving as Co-President of the firm between 2005 and 2007 and Global Head of Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Commodities from 2001 until 2005. Zoe founded Voras Capital Management in 2009 and ran the firm as CEO until 2013. She currently serves as founder and CEO of EOZ Global, a single family office based in New York.

Zoe is an experienced non-executive Board member, acting as a non-executive director of Old Mutual plc, where she serves on the Board Risk and Remuneration Committees, and of Ripple. She is a member of the Bowdoin College Investment Committee and the Advisory Council of the Harvard Kennedy School Center for Business and Government.

Ian Livingston, Chairman of Man Group, said:

"Zoe's senior-level experience within global financial institutions, extensive knowledge of investment management and financial markets, and her strong US perspective will make her a valuable adviser and contributor to the development of Man Group's business. We are delighted to welcome her to Man Group's Board."

Zoe holds a B.A. in Romance Languages and Literature from Harvard College and an M.B.A from Harvard Business School.

There are no further disclosures to be made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13 in respect of Zoe Cruz's appointment.

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