3i Group Regulatory News (III)

3i Group plc: non-executive Director appointment

Coline McConville

3i Group plc announces the appointment of Coline McConville as a non-executive Director with effect from 1 November 2018.

Coline McConville is currently a non-executive director of Fevertree Drinks plc, Inchcape plc and Travis Perkins plc. She is also a member of the Supervisory Board of Tui AG. She was previously a non-executive director of Tui Travel plc, UTV Media plc, Wembley National Stadium Limited, Shed Media plc and HBOS plc.

Prior to that Coline was Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer Europe of Clear Channel International Limited and had previously worked for McKinsey.

Simon Thompson, 3i Chairman, said: "We are very pleased to announce Coline's appointment to 3i's Board. She brings extensive commercial experience in a variety of sectors and significant board experience."

Coline McConville commented: "I am very pleased to be joining 3i as the firm continues to focus on successfully executing its strategic plan. 3i has a strong management team, a strong institutional franchise and is well placed to continue to generate value for its shareholders."

There are no further matters to be disclosed in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13R of the UKLA's Listing Rules.

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Communications Director

Silvia Santoro 020 7975 3258

Investor Relations Director

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