Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

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Inchcape PLC

09 February 2016

 

9 February 2016

Inchcape plc

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

The Board of Inchcape plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Howes as the Group's new Chief Financial Officer following the previously announced decision of John McConnell to leave the Group and return to his native Australia. John will leave Inchcape on 29 February 2016 and Richard will take up his appointment, and join the Inchcape Board, on 11 April 2016.

Richard is currently Chief Financial Officer of Coats Group plc, the leading industrial thread and consumer textile crafts business, with operations in over 70 countries across six continents. Previously he held the same position at Topaz Energy and Marine, an international oil field services company and also worked for former FTSE 250 company Geest plc, an international food manufacturer.

Richard has amassed a wealth of experience across the financial and commercial sectors, working for multisite businesses with substantial global footprints.  Richard began his career qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young before joining Dresdner Kleinwort Benson's Corporate Finance team.

Stefan Bomhard, Chief Executive of Inchcape said:

"We are delighted to be appointing someone of Richard's calibre and experience to Inchcape. He will be a very valuable addition to the business, having demonstrated a strong track record leading finance functions at a number of international public companies. On behalf of the Board I would also like to again express our thanks to John McConnell, our outgoing Chief Financial Officer, for his great contribution to the Group. We wish him well in the future."

No further details are required to be disclosed under LSE Listing Rule 9.6.13.

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About Inchcape:

About Inchcape: Inchcape is a leading global premium automotive group, operating in 26 markets with a portfolio of the world's leading car brands in the fast-growing luxury and premium segments. Inchcape has diversified multi-channel revenue streams including sale of new and used vehicles, parts, service, finance and insurance. The Company has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1958, is headquartered in London and employs around 14,500 people. www.inchcape.com 

 

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