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RNS Number : 9437C  Auction Technology Group PLC  05 May 2026

5 May 2026

 

AUCTION TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

Auction Technology Group plc ("ATG", "the Company", "the Group") (LON: ATG),
the operator of world-leading auction and list price marketplaces that connect
millions of buyers with unique items worth finding again, today announces the
appointment of Duncan Painter as Chief Executive Officer with immediate
effect.

Duncan brings significant experience in digital marketplaces, ecommerce and
public company leadership. He was most recently Chief Executive of Omnicom
Commerce, including Flywheel Digital, which he scaled into a global ecommerce
services platform. Prior to this, he served as Chief Executive of Ascential
plc from 2011 until the sale of its Digital Commerce division to Omnicom Group
Inc. in January 2024.

John-Paul Savant will provide transitional support through the handover period
ending on 20 May 2026 .

The Group will release its interim results on 14 May 2026 as previously
announced.

Scott Forbes, Chair, commented:

"We are delighted to announce the appointment of Duncan Painter as Chief
Executive Officer. He has a strong track record of delivering shareholder
value through disciplined commercial execution and operational focus,
alongside deep experience in marketplaces and ecommerce. ATG has a clear
strategy, and we are confident that under Duncan's leadership we will
accelerate its execution."

Duncan Painter, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"I have long admired ATG and the strength of its marketplace platforms. I am
delighted to join the Group at this important stage in its development.

The strategy is clear, and I see significant opportunity to accelerate its
execution to drive sustainable growth and increasing shareholder value. I look
forward to working closely with the Board, our colleagues and customers to
realise the Group's full potential."

 

For the purposes of UKLR 6.4.8R, Duncan was previously Chief Executive Officer
of Ascential plc from 12 February 2016 to 2 January 2024 and a Non-Executive
Director of ITV plc from 1 May 2018 to 30 November 2023. There are no further
matters requiring disclosure under UKLR 6.4.8R.

For further information, please contact:

 ATG
 For investor enquiries              chrisdyett@auctiontechnologygroup.com

                                     Mobile: +44 7974 974690

                                     matthewwalker@auctiontechnologygroup.com

 FTI Consulting                      +44 (0)20 3727 1000

 (Public relations advisor to ATG)   atg@fticonsulting.com

                                     Jamie Ricketts

                                     Matt Dixon

About Auction Technology Group plc

Auction Technology Group plc ("ATG") is the operator of world-leading
auction and list price marketplaces that connect millions of buyers with
unique items worth finding again. ATG operates across two major sectors: Arts
& Antiques ("A&A") and Industrial & Commercial ("I&C").

The Group powers ten branded online auction and list price marketplaces using
best in class proprietary technology, and collectively facilitates the sale of
more than 26m unique secondary items per year with a value of over $12bn
annually. ATG has offices in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany and
Mexico.

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