Lookers announced that Ian Bull, Chairman, has notified the Board that he will step down for personal reasons with effect from 31 December 2022. Paul Van der Burgh, Senior Independent Director will assume the role of Interim Non-Executive Chairman on 1 January 2023. Sue Farr, Non-Executive Director will assume the role of Interim Senior Independent Director.

The Board will now commence a search for a new Chair. The Group is making strong progress in the delivery of the strategic priorities. It will announce a post year-end trading update for the year ending 31 December 2022 in early January and confirms that trading for the year remains in line with expectations.