DirecTV Group Elects Haim Saban to its Board of Directors

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 9/Satnews Daily/ ¾  Haim Saban, chairman and CEO of Saban Capital Group, Inc., has been elected to the DirecTV Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTV) Board of Directors. Saban's appointment, effective immediately, increases the company's board to 11, a majority of whom are independent directors.

"Haim is a highly respected international businessman and his breadth of experience in building and overseeing successful media and entertainment companies will serve our Board and The DirecTV Group shareholders well," said Rupert Murdoch, chairman of The DirecTV Group.

Commenting on his election to the board, Saban said he looks forward to sharing his experience and contributing to the future success of the company.

Saban, 60, has served as chairman and CEO of Saban Capital Group since 2001. He also currently serves as chairman of the Supervisory Board of the German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG and is a member of the Board of Directors of the French broadcaster Television Francaise 1. He previously served as chairman and CEO of Fox Family Worldwide from 1997 to 2001.

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