Directorate Change

Pendragon PLC (the “Company”)

Directorate Change

The Company announces that Mel Egglenton has stepped down as Chairman and non-executive director for personal reasons, with immediate effect.

Chris Chambers, a non-executive director since January 2013 and the senior independent director since November 2014 has been appointed as Chairman.

Mel Egglenton said “I am pleased to have led the development of Pendragon since being appointed Chairman in May 2013 and feel that we have achieved much in a challenging retail environment.  I am confident that in Chris Chambers, we have a Chairman whose skills and experience are ideally suited to the next stage of the Company’s development”.

Chris Chambers said “Mel’s sound guidance and firm leadership have been invaluable to the development of the Company’s strategy over the past four years.  I look forward to working with the Board and the executive team in the next stage of the Company’s development”. 

Enquiries
Trevor Finn	Chief Executive	Pendragon PLC	01623 725114
Tim Holden	Finance Director	Pendragon PLC	01623 725114
Gordon Simpson	Partner	Finsbury	0207 2513801
Philip Walters	Principal	Finsbury	0207 2513801