– UK, Derby – Motorpoint Group PLC (LON: MOTR), the UK’s leading independent omnichannel vehicle retailer, today announced the appointment of John Walden to its Board as the Independent Non-Executive Chairman, effective on 10 January 2022, to succeed Mark Morris who will retire as Non-Executive Chairman.
“On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome John to Motorpoint as Non-Executive Chairman. I look forward to welcoming John and his digital experience to the business.” said CEO, Mark Carpenter.
John will also become chair of the Nomination Committee of the Board of Directors.
About John Walden
John Walden is currently Chairman of Snowfox Topco Ltd, the ultimate parent company of the Yo! group and the Snowfox group and has had prior roles including Chairman of Naked Wines plc, Chairman of the parent company of Holland & Barrett International Ltd., CEO of Argos and its parent company Home Retail Group plc, and several senior roles with Best Buy Co. including EVP and President of the Internet Division. John has been a driving force in omnichannel and consumer-driven retailing, as well as leading digital and transformational change, both in the UK and US. John will be a great addition to the team as the Group continues its transition to a digitally-led business.
About Motorpoint
Motorpoint is the UK’s leading independent E-commerce led omnichannel vehicle retailer, focused on giving retail and trade customers the easiest, most affordable, and seamless way of buying, selling and financing their car whether online, in-store, or a combination of both. Through its leading B2C platform Motorpoint.co.uk and UK network of 15 sales and collection branches, the Group provides an unrivaled offering in the nearly new car market, where consumers can effortlessly browse, buy or finance their next car and collect or have it delivered directly to their homes. Motorpoint’s purely online wholesale platform Auction4Cars.com sells vehicles into the wholesale B2B market that have been part exchanged by retail customers, or purchased directly from them by the Group as part of its online car buying service. Motorpoint’s diversified business model, underpinned by its established brand, industry-leading technology, and sophisticated marketing infrastructure, always delivers the best value, choice, quality, and service for customers. The Group is proud to have been recognized for seven consecutive years as one of the Sunday Times’ Top 100 Best Companies to Work For.
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