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Inchcape plc announced on 14 March 2025 that Sarah Kuijlaars resigned as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, effective 13 April 2025, after serving for three and a half years. Stuart Rowley, who joined the Board in July 2023, will succeed her as Chair of the Audit Committee. From 13 April 2025, the Audit Committee will consist of Stuart Rowley, Byron Grote, and Alison Platt.
| Date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Time | 10:00:43 |
| Category | Board changes |
| ID | 7507A |
Directorate Change
Chair of the Audit Committee
In accordance with UKLR 6.4.6(2), Inchcape plc (the "Company") announces that Sarah Kuijlaars, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, has resigned from the Board of Inchcape plc with effect from 13 April 2025, due to scheduling conflicts with her executive responsibilities.
Jerry Buhlmann, Chairman of Inchcape, said: "I would like to thank Sarah for her contribution to Inchcape both as a Non-Executive Director and as Audit Committee Chair over the last three and a half years and I wish her every success for the future".
The Company also confirms that Stuart Rowley, who joined the Board in July 2023, will succeed Sarah Kuijlaars as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Accordingly, the membership of the Audit Committee from 13 April 2025 will be Stuart Rowley, Byron Grote, and Alison Platt, all of whom are independent Non-Executive Directors.
ENDS
Contacts
Inchcape plc (investor enquiries):
Rob Gurner, Krishman Arora
+44 (0)7825 189 088
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About Inchcape
Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor, with operations across six continents. Inchcape works with our OEM partners in smaller, more complex and harder-to-reach markets, which tend to be higher growth with low motorisation rates. By combining our in-market expertise with our unique technology and advanced data analytics, we create innovative customer experiences that deliver outstanding performance for our partners - building stronger automotive brands and creating sustainable growth.
Our distribution platform connects the products of mobility company partners with customers, and our responsibilities span product planning and pricing, import and logistics, brand and marketing to operating digital sales, managing physical sales and aftermarket service channels. Delivering for our partners, our customers and our people - so they can realise their ambitions in the new world of mobility. The Group is headquartered in London and employs c.18,000 people globally.