ARAMARK Names New Vice President of Investor Relations.

Business Editors

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2003

ARAMARK (NYSE:RMK), a world leader in managed services, today announced that Gary Sender has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Investor Relations.

Sender, who will report directly to L. Frederick Sutherland, Executive Vice President & CFO of ARAMARK, replaces Ted Hill, who has retired.

Sender joins ARAMARK from Merck & Co., Inc., where he served as Vice President and Controller for Merck's U.S. pharmaceuticals business.

During his 15-year career with Merck & Co., Inc., he also served as Director of Investor Relations, Executive Director of Financial Evaluation and Analysis, and Assistant Treasurer. Prior to his work at Merck & Co., Inc., Sender held positions at AT&T and RCA Corporation.

"Gary's strong financial background and experience with an industry leader makes him an outstanding addition to our management team at ARAMARK," said Joseph Neubauer, Chairman and CEO of ARAMARK.

Sender earned his bachelor's degree from Boston University. He received his master's degree in Industrial Administration from Carnegie-Mellon University.

About ARAMARK

ARAMARK is a world leader in providing managed services, including food, facility and other support services, uniform and career apparel and childcare and early education. ARAMARK has leadership positions serving the business, education, healthcare, government, sports and recreation sectors.

ARAMARK is ranked No. 1 in the outsourcing services category and is among the Top 50 companies overall in FORTUNE Magazine's 2002 "Most Admired Companies in America." Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 200,000 employees serving customers in 18 countries.