8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 16, 2015

The Priceline Group Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-36691	06-1528493
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut	06854
(Address of principal office)	(zip code)

N/A 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Lynn Vojvodich has been appointed to the Board of Directors of The Priceline Group Inc. (the "Company"), effective January 1, 2016.

Since 2013, Ms. Vojvodich has served as Chief Marketing Officer of salesforce.com, inc. Prior to her role at Salesforce, Ms. Vojvodich was a partner at Andreesen Horowitz, a venture capital firm. Ms. Vojvodich has also held various positions with Bain & Company, Microsoft and Terracotta. She began her career as a mechanical engineer after receiving her undergraduate degree at Stanford University in Product Design and Mechanical Engineering. Ms. Vojvodich also holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School.

In consideration of her services as a member of the Company's Board of Directors and any Board committees, Ms. Vojvodich will be compensated in accordance with the Company's non-employee director compensation program as in effect from time to time.

The Company issued a press release on December 21, 2015 announcing Ms. Vojvodich's appointment, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

ExhibitDescription

99.1 Press Release.

The information in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be treated as "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

THE PRICELINE GROUP INC.
By:	/s/ Peter J. Millones
	Name:	Peter J. Millones
	Title:	Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date:  December 21, 2015

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.Description

99.1 Press Release.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Lynn M. Vojvodich Named to The Priceline Group's Board of Directors

NORWALK, Conn., December 21, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of The Priceline Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PCLN) today announced that it has named Lynn M. Vojvodich, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing officer of salesforce.com, inc., as The Priceline Group's newest Director, effective January 1, 2015. 

Ms. Vojvodich, who has served as the Chief Marketing Officer of salesforce.com, since 2013, leads the company’s global marketing organization and is responsible for driving market leadership, global awareness, demand generation, strategic events and communications. Prior to her role at salesforce.com, Ms. Vojvodich served as a partner at Andreessen Horowitz where she helped companies build their go-to-market strategies. Ms. Vojvodich has served in various roles at organizations including Bain & Company, Microsoft, and Terracotta—where she held her first Chief Marketing Officer role. Ms. Vojvodich began her career as a mechanical engineer after receiving her undergraduate degree at Stanford University in Product Design and Mechanical Engineering. She also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

“An engineer by training, Lynn is analytical and data-driven, and as a marketer, she knows how to apply these skills to shape the customer experience,” said Jeff Boyd, Chairman of The Priceline Group. “Her 20+ years of experience will bring tremendous value to our Board and we are thrilled to welcome Lynn to the team.”

“The Priceline Group is one of the largest ecommerce companies globally, focused on the intersection of data science and customer experience through six brands that have immense potential,” said Vojvodich. “I am thrilled to join such a great company and honored to serve on its esteemed Board.”

About The Priceline Group

The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) is the world leader in online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in over 220 countries and territories through six primary brands: Booking.com, priceline.com, KAYAK, agoda.com, rentalcars.com and OpenTable. The Priceline Group’s mission is to help people experience the world. For more information visit PricelineGroup.com.

For Press Information: Leslie Cafferty 203-299-8128 leslie.cafferty@pricelinegroup.com