Inchcape appoints Patrick Bradley as CPO

Inchcape, the global automotive group, has appointed Patrick Bradley as chief people officer (CPO). 

He succeeds Helen Cunningham, who will retire on 1st September after 10 years with the group. 

Based in London, Bradley will lead Inchcape’s global people strategy, with responsibility for talent and leadership development, engagement, organisational effectiveness, diversity and inclusion, reward, and health, safety and wellbeing.

Bradley has held senior people roles at Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, Marks & Spencer, BT and EE, and joined Inchcape from Brambles, where he was chief transformation and customer experience officer after serving as CPO.

Bradley said: “I am delighted to be joining Inchcape at such an important stage in its development. 

“The Group’s international scale, strategy and talented colleagues provide a strong foundation for future growth. 

“I look forward to working with colleagues across the organisation to build the culture, capabilities and People agenda that will support the successful delivery of Inchcape’s ambitions.”

Duncan Tait, group CEO at Inchcape, said: “Patrick’s extensive global People leadership experience, combined with his strong track record in organisational change, integration and transformation, makes him ideally placed to lead our People agenda.