Inchcape has appointed John McConnell as its new group financial director.

He will take up the role on October 1 and also join the Inchcape board as an executive director.

Having joined Inchcape more than 10 years ago, McConnell is currently the chief executive of Inchcape Australasia, a position he has held since 2005. Prior to that he was chief financial officer of Inchcape Australia.