Richard A. Goodman Appointed to Western Union Board of Directors

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, announced today that Richard A. Goodman has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2012.

Mr. Goodman, 63, will serve on the audit committee of the Board until the next annual election of directors. The appointment of Mr. Goodman increases the number of directors from nine to 10.