Appointment of Non-Executive Director

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Trustpilot Group plc announced the appointment of John-Paul Savant as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective May 19, 2026. Savant brings extensive experience in digital marketplaces, having served as CEO of Auction Technology Group plc since 2016 and holding leadership roles at eBay/PayPal for nearly a decade. His background includes significant experience in product development and consumer engagement within the e-commerce sector, which the company believes will be a valuable asset in executing its growth strategy.

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Trustpilot Group PLC
21 April 2026
 

21 April 2026

Trustpilot Group plc

Appointment of John-Paul Savant as Independent Non-Executive Director

Trustpilot Group plc (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of John-Paul Savant as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, with effect from the close of the Annual General Meeting on 19 May 2026.

 

John-Paul has served as Chief Executive Officer of Auction Technology Group plc ("ATG"), a London Stock Exchange-listed global leader in online auction marketplaces and technology, since 2016. Before ATG, he had 20 years of experience in digital marketplaces and commerce, having spent almost 10 years at eBay/PayPal, serving in a number of leadership roles, latterly as PayPal's Vice President of Product, Experience, and Consumer Engagement for EMEA and, thereafter, holding the role of Chief Executive Officer of Think Finance UK.

 

John-Paul began his career at J.P. Morgan in New York after graduating from Georgetown University in Washington DC, and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.

 

Zillah Byng-Thorne, Chair of Trustpilot Group plc, commented:

"We are delighted to welcome John-Paul to the Trustpilot Board. He brings deep expertise in scaling digital marketplace businesses and a strong track record of driving value through technology-led transformation. John-Paul's experience will be a tremendous asset as we continue to execute our growth strategy. We look forward to the contributions he will make."

 

John-Paul Savant, commented:

"Trustpilot plays a uniquely important role in today's economy, and that role will only grow as AI becomes more deeply embedded in how consumers discover and evaluate businesses. In a world where AI-generated content is increasingly prevalent, genuine human reviews and transparent trust signals matter more than ever - for consumers making decisions and for businesses that want to earn and demonstrate their credibility. I am delighted to be joining the Board at such an exciting moment in Trustpilot's journey and look forward to contributing to the next chapter of its growth."

 

Additional disclosure

John-Paul Savant is currently Chief Executive Officer and Director of Auction Technology Group plc.  No further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph 6.4.8 R of the UK Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority.

 

Enquiries:

Trustpilot

Louise Bryant, Head of Investor Relations

+44 (0) 7813 210 809

 

Financial PR

Headland Consultancy

Stephen Malthouse

Rob Walker

Charlie Pepper

+44 (0)73 1136 9861

 

 

 

 

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