Directorate Change

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Inchcape PLC

01 March 2017

 

INCHCAPE PLC

Directorate change

Inchcape plc announces that Jerry Buhlmann will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 March 2017 and will join the Corporate Responsibility and Remuneration Committees upon appointment.

Jerry is currently Chief Executive Officer of Dentsu Aegis Network, an international advertising and digital market communications group with operations in over 140 countries. Previously Jerry was Chief Executive Office of Aegis Group plc, a FTSE company and prior to that he gained extensive experience in Media and Advertising.

Chairman, Ken Hanna said:

"We are delighted to welcome Jerry to the Inchcape Board.  He brings complementary skills, including knowledge of media, marketing and a close working experience of digital transformation that is highly relevant for our growth strategy."

There is no additional information required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13 relating to the appointment to the Board of Jerry Buhlmann.

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Notes to editors

About Inchcape:

About Inchcape: Inchcape is a leading global premium automotive group, operating in 29 markets with a portfolio of the world's leading car brands in the fast-growing luxury and premium segments. Inchcape has diversified multi-channel revenue streams including sale of new and used vehicles, parts, service, finance and insurance.

The Company has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1958, is headquartered in London and employs around 16,300 people. www.inchcape.com

 

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