Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Board of Directors Names John Brock President and Chief Executive Officer

"John's global operations, marketing and brand experience make himuniquely suited to address today's complex marketplace dynamics. Hisinsight and strategic leadership, honed over almost three decades ofmanaging international companies, has made him one of the mostrespected leaders in the beverage industry," said Mr. Kline. "John'sknowledge of both the brand and bottling sides of our business is apowerful combination that will benefit our unparalleled distributionnetwork and brand portfolio to drive value for our shareowners."

Mr. Brock will assume his role beginning May 15, 2006. "Coca-ColaEnterprises is at an exciting point in its 20-year history, and I lookforward to building on the company's rich legacy and strongfoundation," said Mr. Brock. "Working with a board of directors andexecutive management team of this caliber is a privilege. I am honoredfor the opportunity to help lead Coca-Cola Enterprises into a new erawith a focus on topline growth."

"John is an excellent choice, and we are looking forward toworking with him in addressing the challenges and capturing theopportunities in both North America and Europe," said Irial Finan,president of bottling investments, The Coca-Cola Company and a memberof Coca-Cola Enterprises' Board of Directors.

"Identifying a CEO candidate with global expertise and a deepknowledge of the industry was critical during our thorough searchprocess," said Phillip Humann, chairman of the Governance andNominating Committee of the Board of Directors. "John's breadth anddepth of experience across all aspects of our business, his trackrecord of success and his people-oriented leadership style make himthe strongest candidate for the position. The Board of Directors hasfull confidence in John."

Mr. Brock, 57, most recently served as chief executive officer ofInBev, the world's largest beer brewer by volume. Prior to that, hewas chief operating officer of Cadbury Schweppes and chairman of DrPepper/Seven-Up Bottling Group from March 2000 to January 2003. Duringthis time he was named Beverage Industry Magazine's 2000 Executive ofthe Year. Mr. Brock served as managing director of Global Beveragesand as a member of the board of directors at Cadbury Schweppes from1996 to 2000; and president and chief executive officer of DrPepper/Seven-Up Inc. from 1995 to 1996. Previously, he served aspresident of European and North American Beverages for CadburySchweppes from 1992 to 1996 and president of Cadbury Schweppes'international beverage division for markets outside the U.S. andEurope from 1990 to 1992. He began at Cadbury Schweppes in 1983 andheld several positions in technical and operations functions andmarketing. Prior to joining Cadbury Schweppes, Mr. Brock was atProcter & Gamble in Cincinnati from 1972 to 1983.

Mr. Kline, 66, has served as interim chief executive officer sinceDecember 2005 and as chairman since April 2002. Prior to being electedchairman, Mr. Kline served as chief executive officer. In April 2000,he was elected a member of the company's Board of Directors and itsvice chairman after serving as executive vice president and chiefadministrative officer. He joined Coca-Cola Enterprises in 1991 asgeneral counsel.

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. is the world's largest marketer,distributor, and producer of bottle and can liquid nonalcoholicrefreshment. Coca-Cola Enterprises sells approximately 80 percent ofThe Coca-Cola Company's bottle and can volume in North America and isthe sole licensed bottler for products of The Coca-Cola Company inBelgium, continental France, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Monaco, andthe Netherlands.