Jamba Juice Names Thibault de Chatellus, Senior Vice President, International

EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jamba Juice, the category-defining leader in healthy blended beverages,
juices and good-for-you snacks, announces the appointment of Thibault de
Chatellus as senior vice president, international, effective May 14th.
This newly developed position will report directly to CEO Paul Clayton
and oversee the company’s international
business strategy.

“We believe the time is right for us to pursue
an international strategy and begin developing Jamba as a global brand,”
said Clayton. “This is an exciting time for
the company, and we’re confident Thibault can
lead us onto the international stage.”

Mr. de Chatellus brings over 20 years of leadership and international
experience to Jamba including business development, merchandising,
category management and retail operations. Mr. de Chatellus joins the
company after having served as an independent consultant focusing on
business development strategies in international markets. Prior to
consulting, he held several senior executive positions with Blockbuster,
Inc. including senior vice president strategic concepts, senior vice
president Latin America, and vice president international. Prior to
Blockbuster, he worked with McKinsey & Co. and Chase Manhattan Bank in
Paris, France.

Mr. de Chatellus’ hiring represents a
strategic move for the company to establish partnerships in
international markets and extend the brand beyond US borders. The
company will leverage Mr. de Chatellus’
extensive experience as he will research and develop new ways for Jamba
to be enjoyed by a worldwide audience.

Mr. de Chatellus received degrees in marketing and accounting & finance
at France’s leading business school, Ecole des
Hautes Etudes Commerciales in Paris.

About Jamba Juice

Founded in 1990, JAMBA JUICE®
is the category-defining leader in healthy blended beverages,
juices, and good-for-you snacks. Jamba Juice Company, a subsidiary of
Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA; NASDAQ:JMBAU; NASDAQ:JMBAW), owns and
franchises JAMBA JUICE® stores.
Today, JAMBA JUICE® has
more than 615 stores, of which more than 400 are company-owned and
operated. For the nearest location or a complete menu including new All
Fruit™ smoothies, please call: 1-866-4R-FRUIT
or visit the JAMBA JUICE® website
at .

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward
looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Forward
looking statements in this release include those related to expectations
regarding international expansion. Such forward-looking statements,
based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Jamba, Inc.’s
management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause
actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. The
following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ
from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: continued
compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory
environments, requirements or changes adversely affecting the businesses
in which Jamba, Inc. is engaged; demand for the products and services
that Jamba, Inc. provides, general economic conditions; geopolitical
events and regulatory changes, as well as other relevant risks detailed
in the Jamba, Inc.’s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth herein
should be read in light of such risks. Jamba, Inc. does not assume any
obligation to update the information contained in this press release.