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ARAMARK Corporation (NYSE:RMK), a world leader in providing professional services, announced that Liza Cartmell has been named Group President, ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment. Cartmell, who will report directly to Andrew Kerin, President, ARAMARK Domestic Food, Hospitality and Facilities, will be responsible for the overall direction and management of ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment, which provides food, facility, retail, lodging and other services at over 300 stadiums, arenas, convention centers, tourist attractions, parks and resorts, conference centers and other sites across North America. "I am pleased to welcome Liza back to ARAMARK and have her join our senior leadership team," said Kerin. "Our clients, customers and organization will benefit from her leadership, expertise and knowledge of the sports and entertainment industry." Cartmell, who first joined ARAMARK in 1989, served the company with distinction in a variety of leadership roles. Most notably, she was an integral member of the ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment leadership team from 1994 to 2004, rising from CFO of Sports and Entertainment to President of Stadiums and Arenas to President of the Sports and Entertainment Group. "I am excited about leading a tremendously talented team that is focused on enhancing, expanding, and providing outstanding experiences, environments and outcomes for our clients and customers," said Cartmell. "As an industry leader, we have an excellent opportunity to better share and address the needs of existing and new clients." Prior to joining ARAMARK 17 years ago, Cartmell served for seven years with Mellon Bank. She earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from Wellesley College and her MBA from Columbia University. About ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment Through its Sports and Entertainment Group, ARAMARK provides a wide range of professional services, including food, facility and other support services. The company serves more than 300 premier sports, entertainment, recreational and educational facilities, including sports stadiums and arenas, convention centers, concert venues, museums, zoos, national and state parks, resorts and tourist destinations, conference centers, corporate training centers and specialty hotels. ARAMARK offers a single source provider for concessions, event planning, premium dining needs and catering, on-site restaurants, retail merchandise sales, facility management, and recreational and lodging services. For more information about ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment, please visit www.aramarkentertainment.com. About ARAMARK ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2006 list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and industry analysts. The company was also ranked first in its industry in the 2006 FORTUNE 500 survey. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 240,000 employees serving clients in 20 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com.