6 October 2010
INCHCAPE PLC
Directorate change
Inchcape plc ('Inchcape' or the 'Group'), the world's leading automotive distributor and retailer, today announces that Graham Pimlott will step down as a Non-Executive Director of the Group with effect from 31 October 2010.
Graham has been a Non-Executive Director of Inchcape since 25 March 2008 and Chairman of the Audit Committee since 13 May 2009. Graham is stepping down due to personal reasons.
Ken Hanna, Non-Executive Chairman, Inchcape plc said:
"We have valued Graham's contribution to the Board and as Chairman of our Audit Committee. He leaves the Board with our best wishes."
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About Inchcape:
Inchcape is a leading, independent international automotive distributor and retailer operating in 26 markets. Inchcape has diversified multi-channel revenue streams including the sale of new and used vehicles, parts, service, finance and insurance,
Inchcape's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric retailer and represents some of the world's leading automotive brands, including Toyota, Lexus, Subaru, BMW, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Land Rover and Jaguar.
Inchcape, which has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1958, is headquartered in London, employs around 15,000 people and has scale operations in the UK, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Greece, Belgium and Russia.
www.inchcape.com