New Appointment

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NATIONWIDE ACCIDENT REPAIR SERVICES PLC

("Nationwide" or "the Group")

New Appointment

Nationwide, the largest dedicated provider of automotive crash repair services in the UK, is pleased to announce that, as part of the wider reorganisation of its sales function, the Group has appointed Chris Ryder as Head of Fleet Sales, with immediate effect. Chris' appointment follows the creation of two new key roles to support the Group's ongoing business development strategy. As previously announced, Steve Thompson assumed the role of Group Sales Director and Darren Wills joined as Network Services Operations Director, working alongside the Nationwide Crash Repair Operations Director, Daemon Pink.

Chris has over 15 years' experience in the motor and fleet industry and joins Nationwide from logistics subcontractor Synergy Courier Services Ltd, where he was Director. Previously, Chris worked at Goodyear Dunlop as National Account Manager, and Northgate plc, where he was Head of Sales.

Michael Wilmshurst, Chief Executive of Nationwide, commented,

"I am delighted to welcome Chris to the team as Head of Fleet Sales. He brings a wealth of expertise in the motor and fleet sector and will lead our expanding fleet sales team as we continue to grow our presence within the fleet market."

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About Nationwide Accident Repair Services plc

Nationwide provides automotive crash repair and accident administration services to the UK insurance industry, fleet operators and retail customers and is the largest dedicated provider of accident repair services in the UK.

The Group operates a national network of accident repair centres across England, Scotland and Wales and has dedicated mobile repair fleets which repair light damage and automotive glass. Other services include accident administration, courtesy cars and salvage management. All Nationwide's services are fully integrated and unified on a single IT platform, enabling the Group to provide market-leading standards.