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Carlson Wagonlit Travel appoints Nicolas Brun Vice Pesident Corporate Communication Woldwide

MINNEAPOLIS/PARIS, February 16, 2005 - Carlson Wagonlit Travel, a global leader in business travel management, today announced the appointment of Nicolas Brun as Vice President Corporate Communication Worldwide. Based in Paris, Nicolas Brun reports to Hubert Joly, CWT’s President and CEO and to Martin Warner, EVP Global Sales & Marketing.

Nicolas Brun, 39, joins CWT to lead the development and implementation of CWT’s overall communication strategy. He will supervise regional and local efforts related to corporate and marketing communication activities. The creation of this new role reflects CWT’s objective to develop its external image and reputation, and enhance the global nature of its communication, thus supporting CWT’s strategy.

“Nicolas brings to us his successful track record and comprehensive experience in the communications field. Having worked both in the US and in France, he will be a major asset for further strengthening and coordinating CWT’s global communications activities”, commented Hubert Joly.

Nicolas Brun has spent most of his career at Alcatel, the world-class leader in telecommunication solutions, where he held several positions in the communication area. His most recent position was Vice President Communications of Framatome ANP, a world leader in nuclear power generation. He is a graduate in Marketing and Communication.

About Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Carlson Wagonlit Travel is a world leader in business travel management. The company generates over US$ 19 billion in annual sales with corporations and government institutions of all sizes. Its core business is to assist its clients in optimizing their corporate travel expenditure and processes. CWT designs and implements superior travel management programs for clients based upon its recognized consulting expertise, strong purchasing power, technological know-how, and high-quality service. CWT deploys the right people, processes, skills, and technologies to consistently deliver great service and bottom-line results to its corporate clients. Its mission is to be the leanest travel transaction processor in terms of cost relative to quality and service; the most effective travel management consultant helping companies optimize their travel budgets through: strategic sourcing, process reengineering, systems integration and business process outsourcing; the preferred provider of hightouch traveler assistance and security-related services. It is co-owned by Paris-based Accor group and Minneapolis-based Carlson Companies.
For further information view www.carlsonwagonlit.com.

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