– UK, Manchester – Auto Trader Group plc (LON: AUTO), the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, today announced the appointments of Geeta Gopalan and Amanda James to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors effective from 1 May 2024 and 1 July 2024, respectively.
“I am delighted to welcome both Geeta and Amanda to the Board. Between them they have a vast amount of valuable experience across the worlds of digital innovation, finance, consumer and retail, and we look forward very much to benefitting from their expertise. They are joining Auto Trader at an exciting time, as we continue to make great strides in our strategy to bring more of the car buying journey online.” said Board Chair, Matt Davies.
Geeta Gopalan and Amanda James will also join the Audit, Remuneration, Corporate Responsibility and Nomination Committees.
From 19 September 2024, Geeta Gopalan will be appointed as Senior Independent Director.
David Keens and Jill Easterbrook will not stand for re-election at the 2024 AGM.
About Geeta Gopalan
Geeta Gopalan serves as a Non-Executive Director of Funding Circle plc, Intrum S.A., and as a Trustee of The Old Vic Theatre. She is also a Non-Executive Director of Virgin Money UK PLC and will step down from this role on 30 June 2024 at the end of her term. She has been appointed as Non-Executive Director at NatWest Group plc effective 1 July 2024. She previously served as a Non-Executive Director of Dechra Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Ultra Electronics Plc, Wizink Bank SA, and Vocalink. She has over 25 years of experience in financial services and retail banking, particularly payments and digital innovation.
About Amanda James
Amanda James is CFO of NEXT Plc, one of the UK’s largest FTSE 100 fashion, footwear, and home retailers. Amanda brings not only deep expertise in finance but also strong consumer, retail, and multi-channel experience. She has already announced her intention to retire from NEXT at the end of September 2024, and will step down from the NEXT Board with effect from 26 July 2024.
About Auto Trader Group plc
Auto Trader Group plc is the UK’s largest automotive marketplace. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange in March 2015 and is a member of the FTSE 100 Index.
Auto Trader’s purpose is Driving Change Together. Responsibly. Auto Trader is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, building stronger partnerships with customers, and using its voice and influence to drive more environmentally friendly vehicle choices.
With the largest number of car buyers and the largest choice of trusted stock, Auto Trader’s marketplace sits at the heart of the UK car buying process. That marketplace is built on an industry-leading technology and data platform, which is increasingly used across the automotive industry. Auto Trader is continuing to bring more of the car buying journey online, creating an improved buying experience, whilst enabling all its retailer partners to sell vehicles online.
Auto Trader publishes a monthly used car Retail Price Index which is based on pricing analysis of circa 800,000 unique vehicles. This data is used by the Bank of England to feed the broader UK economic indicators.
SOURCE: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/
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