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

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) today announced that John Brock, former chief executive officer of InBev, chief operating officer of Cadbury Schweppes and chairman of Dr Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group Inc., has been elected president and chief executive officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Lowry F. Kline has served as chairman since April 2002 and as interim chief executive officer since December 2005. Mr. Kline will continue as chairman.

"John's global operations, marketing and brand experience make him uniquely suited to address today's complex marketplace dynamics. His insight and strategic leadership, honed over almost three decades of managing international companies, has made him one of the most respected leaders in the beverage industry," said Mr. Kline. "John's knowledge of both the brand and bottling sides of our business is a powerful combination that will benefit our unparalleled distribution network and brand portfolio to drive value for our shareowners."

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

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

"Identifying a CEO candidate with global expertise and a deep knowledge of the industry was critical during our thorough search process," said Phillip Humann, chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors. "John's breadth and depth of experience across all aspects of our business, his track record of success and his people-oriented leadership style make him the strongest candidate for the position. The Board of Directors has full confidence in John."

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

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

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