# Auto Trader COO Catherine Faiers to step down

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/auto-trader-coo-catherine-faiers-to-step-down/4121223725
- Published: 2025-10-31T07:24:52+00:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**[Auto Trader Group plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ftse-company/auto-trader-group/auto.l)**(
LON:AUTO), the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace, has announced that Catherine
Faiers has informed the Board of her intention to step down as Chief Operating Officer
in order to take up a CEO position at another UK listed company.

The Company will implement a smooth and orderly transition, with details of succession
arrangements and the final leaving date for Catherine to be shared in due course.

> **Nathan Coe, CEO of Autotrader, said:**
> “We are grateful for Catherine’s contribution to Autotrader over the past eight
> years. She has demonstrated extraordinary commitment, strong values and a deep
> care for Autotrader and its people, customers and shareholders. Catherine has 
> been instrumental to many of the changes we have made in the business and will
> be missed. However, we are in the fortunate position to have a depth of talent
> at Autotrader enabling us to continue with our existing strategy and plans without
> interruption.  We wish her every success in her new role.”

> **Catherine Faiers of Autotrader, said:**
> “It has been a privilege and a true career highlight to serve on the Board and
> leadership team of Autotrader. Being part of the team driving innovation and growth
> in a business whose data and technology underpin the UK automotive industry has
> been both inspiring and immensely rewarding. I’m proud to have contributed to 
> shaping Autotrader’s strategy and growth during this pivotal period. I wish the
> entire team every success as they continue to lead and transform the industry.”

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