Orbitz Worldwide Appoints Robert L. Friedman and Kristina M. Leslie to Board of Directors

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. OWW today announced the appointment of Robert L. Friedman and Kristina M. Leslie to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointees join the Orbitz board of directors following the resignations of Paul C. "Chip" Schorr, IV, and William C. Cobb. Chip Schorr is leaving the Board due to the increasing demands of his business activities. Bill Cobb, as previously disclosed, is leaving in order to devote more time to other business and personal interests. Bob Friedman is a senior managing director of The Blackstone Group. Kris Leslie most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., based in Glendale, California.