Directorate Change

RNS Number : 7142S
Inchcape PLC
22 May 2009
 



Inchcape plc

22nd May 2009


Directorate Change


Following 3 years with the Group and the recent successful completion of the £234m rights issue, Barbara Richmond, Group Finance Director, has decided to leave the Group by mutual consent at the end of June to pursue other interests. Barbara had joined the Company from Croda International plc where she was the Group Finance Director. 


Andre Lacroix, Group CEO, commented 'I would like to wish Barbara all the very best for the future and thank her for her contribution to the company during her three years with the Group, including the successful restructuring and rights issue completed earlier in the year.' 

Barbara Richmond commented: 'I have enjoyed my time at Inchcape. I leave the group in good hands, with a robust capital structure and a strong management team capable of meeting the demands of the future. I wish them every success.' 

The Company will be starting a search for a new Group Finance Director.


For further information, please contact:

Group Communications, Inchcape plc

+44 (0) 20 7546 0022


Investor Relations, Inchcape plc

+44 (0) 20 7546 8327


Financial Dynamics (Jonathon Brill)

+44 (0) 20 7831 3113



Notes to editors

1.  
About Inchcape  Inchcape is a leading, independent international automotive distributor and retailer
     operating in 26 markets. Inchcape has diversified multi-channel revenue streams including 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, Honda, 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 
UKSingaporeAustraliaHong 
   Kong
GreeceBelgium and Russia.  


www.inchcape.com




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