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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
25 June 2026
Pinewood Technologies Group PLC ("Pinewood.AI" or the "Company")
Directorate Changes
Pinewood Technologies Group PLC, a leading cloud-based full-service technology provider to automotive retailers and OEMs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Avril Palmer-Lavery as Deputy Chair and Non-Executive Director of the Company, with effect from 25 June 2026.
Avril has over 35 years of senior leadership and board-level experience across a broad spectrum of the automotive and support services sectors. She is a highly respected automotive industry leader. Avril is the Founder and Executive Chair of Constellation Automotive Group, the largest vertically integrated digital car marketplace in Europe, comprising brands including British Car Auctions (BCA), Cinch, WeBuyAnyCar and Marshall Motor Group. Avril also holds the position of Non-Executive Chair of ZIGUP plc, a leading integrated mobility solutions provider, and Chair of MAC Alpha Limited.
She previously was Executive Chair of Stobart Group plc, Autologic Holdings plc, Universal Salvage plc, Redde plc and Northgate plc before the merger to create ZIGUP plc. Her appointment further strengthens the Board's oversight and governance as the Group continues to execute its international growth strategy and expand its presence in the United States.
Avril's deep sector expertise and close alignment with key industry participants, both in the UK and globally, will be a great support to Pinewood.AI's continued ambitions of growth and platform rollout.
In accordance with the Listing Rules, no further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to UKLR 6.4.8.
Ian Filby, Non-Executive Chairman of Pinewood.AI, commented: "On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Avril to Pinewood.AI. Her track record as a leader across the automotive value chain, gives her a rare combination of operational, commercial and governance experience. Her perspective will be a real asset to the Board as Pinewood.AI continues its next phase of growth, and I look forward to her contribution."
Avril Palmer-Lavery, Non-Executive Director, commented: "Pinewood.AI is a quality UK technology business with a differentiated cloud-native platform, and a clear opportunity in the global dealer management software market. I am looking forward to working with Ian and the Board to support the next phase of the Group's development."
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About Pinewood Technologies Group PLC
Established in 1981, Pinewood Technologies Group PLC (Pinewood.AI) is a leading cloud-based full-service technology provider to automotive retailers and OEMs. Pinewood.AI's system is a market-leading automotive intelligence platform, which has been developed collaboratively with dealers and OEMs to provide secure software across sales, aftersales, accounting and CRM. With headquarters located in the UK and North America, Pinewood.AI serves a global user base spanning 36 countries and has longstanding partnerships with over 50 OEM brands.
Previously part of Pendragon PLC, in 2024 Pinewood.AI became an independent entity following the sale of Pendragon's UK
Motor and Leasing divisions to Lithia Motors Inc, one of the largest automotive retailers in North America. In February 2025, Pinewood Technologies Group PLC acquired Seez, an automotive AI & ML SaaS platform. LON: PINE, OTCQX: PINWF
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