Zipcar Announces Slate of Directors Including Addition of American Express Vice Chairman Ed Gilligan

Zipcar, Inc.

, the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the nomination of three Class 1 directors including Ed Gilligan, vice chairman of American Express Company

, to its board of directors. Mr. Gilligan has been nominated for election at Zipcar's Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 31, 2012, along with Zipcar Chairman and CEO Scott Griffith and long-time board member Bob Kagle. Mr. Gilligan is expected to replace Jill Preotle, who has served as a member of the Zipcar board since December 2002 and has elected not to stand for re-election at this year's annual meeting.