28 November 2008
The Board of Macquarie Group Limited today announced that its Chairman, David Clarke, will be taking a period of six months leave of absence, commencing immediately and that the Lead Independent Director, Kevin McCann, will be assuming the role of Acting Chairman during this period.
Mr Clarke will be undergoing treatment for cancer during his leave of absence.
Paula Hannaford
Corporate Communications
Macquarie Group
Tel: (61 2) 8232 4102
Mobile: (61 4) 1394 0180
Email: paula.hannaford@macquarie.com
Jenny Kovacs
Investor Relations
Macquarie Group
Tel: (612) 8232 3250
Mobile: (614) 1354 6547