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Auction Technology Group PLC announced on 6 May 2026 that John-Paul Savant stepped down from its Board as Chief Executive Officer and resigned as an Executive Director on 5 May 2026. Simultaneously, Duncan Painter joined the Board as Chief Executive Officer and was appointed as an Executive Director. John-Paul Savant will remain employed by the Company until 20 May 2026 to provide transitional support.
| Date | 6 May 2026 |
| Time | 15:30:00 |
| Category | Board changes |
| ID | 2243D |
6 May 2026
AUCTION TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC
Directorate Change
Pursuant to UK Listing Rules 6.4.6R (1) and 6.4.6R(2) Auction Technology Group plc ("the Company") (LON: ATG), makes the following announcement.
The Company confirms that, as previously announced and as planned, on 5 May 2026, John-Paul Savant stepped down from the Board as Chief Executive Officer and resigned as an Executive Director of the Company; and Duncan Painter joined the Board as Chief Executive Officer and was appointed as an Executive Director.
As previously announced, John-Paul Savant will remain employed by the Company until 20 May 2026 to provide transitional support during a handover period.
For further information, please contact:
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ATG |
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For investor enquiries
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chrisdyett@auctiontechnologygroup.com Mobile: +44 7974 974690 matthewwalker@auctiontechnologygroup.com
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FTI Consulting (Public relations advisor to ATG)
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+44 (0)20 3727 1000 atg@fticonsulting.com Jamie Ricketts Matt Dixon |
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About Auction Technology Group plc
Auction Technology Group plc ("ATG") is the operator of world-leading auction and list price marketplaces that connect millions of buyers with unique items worth finding again. ATG operates across two major sectors: Arts & Antiques ("A&A") and Industrial & Commercial ("I&C").
The Group powers ten branded online auction and list price marketplaces using best in class proprietary technology, and collectively facilitates the sale of more than 26m unique secondary items per year with a value of over $12bn annually. ATG has offices in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany and Mexico.