Duncan L. Niederauer Joins NYSE Group As President

NYSE Group, Inc. (NYSE: NYX) today announced the appointment of Duncan L. Niederauer to the position of President and co-Chief Operating Officer, effective April 9, 2007 . Mr. Niederauer, currently Managing Director of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), will be responsible for U.S. cash equities operations, including Institutional and Member Firm Client Group sales and client services for both the New York Stock Exchange and NYSE Arca, and will serve on the NYSE Group Management Committee.

Following the completion of the business combination of NYSE Group and Euronext N.V. and subject to European regulatory approval, Mr. Niederauer will serve on the NYSE Euronext Management Committee, on which parity will be maintained for U.S. and European representation.

"Duncan is an innovator and a highly experienced, skilled professional whose extensive knowledge of U.S. and international financial markets will greatly serve NYSE Group and our constituents," said John A. Thain, Chief Executive Officer, NYSE Group. "We welcome Duncan and the opportunity to further enhance the talent and depth of our leadership team as we continue to transform our business and build upon our global growth strategy."

"As NYSE Group reshapes its business model, it reshapes global finance," Mr. Niederauer said. "Being part of this historic transformation is a challenging and exciting opportunity, and I look forward to contributing to the organization's leadership position and the ongoing success of the company, its customers and shareholders."

Additionally, Gerald R. Putnam, who currently serves as President and co-Chief Operating Officer, will become Vice Chairman with responsibility for technology, product development and options. President and co-Chief Operating Officer Catherine R. Kinney will be responsible for NYSE Group's global listings business, which includes listings sales and client services, and NYSE Group's market data business. Mr. Putnam and Ms. Kinney will also serve on the Management Committee of NYSE Euronext upon completion of the business combination between NYSE Group and Euronext. -- www.nyse.com