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Wyndham Worldwide Corporation Names George Herrera to Board of Directors

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Published on August 21, 2006

George Herrera, president and CEO of Herrera Cristina Group, Ltd., has been named to the Board of Directors of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation.Herrera was also named as the chairman of its Corporate Governance Committee.

“We are delighted that George has joined Wyndham Worldwide board of directors,” said Stephen P. Holmes, chairman and CEO of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation.“George is an experienced director who brings both independence as well as an extensive background in economic development and minority business initiatives to our board.George is a valuable member of our board and will be an excellent chairman of our Corporate Governance Committee.”

Prior to forming Herrera Cristina Group, Ltd., Herrera served as president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.He is the creator of the nationally syndicated television show “Hispanics Today” which is viewed by over 30 million households on NBC, CBS, and ABC networks throughout the United States.In 2000, Herrera was inducted as a ‘Fellow’ of the Wharton Society of Fellows, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.