6 April 2022
LOOKERS plc ("Lookers" or the "Group")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Lookers, one of the leading UK motor retail and aftersales service groups, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Sherry to the Board of Lookers as a Non-Executive Director. Deborah will join the Board on 6 April 2022 and will be a member of the Audit and Risk, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Deborah is a highly experienced technology and digital specialist, having held senior executive positions at leading technology companies around the world for over 20 years. Deborah's career has included senior technology and commercial roles at France Telecom, Google, GE and Amazon with direct exposure to OEM and industrial clients. Most recently, until January 2022, Deborah was an Executive Director in the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Future PLC.
Ian Bull, Chair, commented:
"We are absolutely thrilled that Deborah is joining the Lookers' Board. Her experience and knowledge on technology, digital and commercial issues will really assist in the next phase of our strategy to become the UK's leading integrated automotive retail and services group.
Deborah's in-depth understanding of how the use of technology along with transformation projects can enhance and strengthen our relationship with customers and partners will be invaluable as we continue our investment and focus in this area."
Deborah Sherry commented:
"I'm excited to be joining the Lookers Board at a hugely transformative time for the business. With a fresh strategy, record results and a very bright future, Lookers has a tremendous opportunity to strengthen its leadership role in the market and I'm committed to help the organisation take advantage of the opportunities available to it with regards Technology, Digitalisation and innovation."
The Company confirms that there is no other information which would require disclosure under Listing Rules 9.6.13(2) to 9.6.13(6) inclusive in respect of Deborah Sherry.
Enquiries:
Lookers
Mark Raban, Chief Executive Officer 0161 291 0043
MHP Communications
Tim Rowntree / Simon Hockridge 020 3128 8789
The Company is registered in England at Lookers House, 3 Etchells Road, West Timperley, Altrincham WA14 5XS. Company registration number 00111876. LEI number 213800TSB8PJEACDAV33