Company Secretary Change

Inchcape PLC
24 January 2007


24 January 2007

                                  Inchcape plc

                        Appointment of Company Secretary


Inchcape plc, the leading international automotive retailer, has appointed
Claire Chapman as General Counsel and Group Company Secretary.

Claire joins Inchcape as General Counsel on 12 March 2007 and her appointment as
Company Secretary will take effect on 1 July 2007 following the retirement of
Roy Williams on 30 June 2007 after 30 years of service with Inchcape.

Andre Lacroix, Group Chief Executive said:

'Claire's experience in International law both in a transactional and corporate
capacity is second to none. Claire and her team will be an important cornerstone
in the international growth programme of expanding our business with core brand
partners in existing, developing and developed markets.'


For further information, please contact:

Group Communications, Inchcape plc
[phone]

Investor Relations, Inchcape plc
[phone]

Financial Dynamics (Jonathon Brill/Billy Clegg)
[phone]


Notes to editors


Inchcape plc

Inchcape plc is a leading international automotive distributor and retailer,
with scale operations in Australia, Belgium, Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore and
the UK.  The Group also has operations in a number of other markets, including
Eastern Europe, the Baltics, Russia and South America.  In addition to growing
its core businesses, Inchcape is looking to develop scale operations in new and
emerging regions.  It represents leading automotive brands and operates either a
retail, or a vertically integrated retail model (i.e. exclusive distribution and
retail), depending on the market.  Iris's current key manufacturer partners are
Toyota/Lexus, Subaru, BMW, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, PAG, Volkswagen, Audi and
Honda.

For further information, visit us at www.inchcape.com


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