Audatex and HPI Leadership Consolidated with Appointment of Joe Doyle As Managing Director

READING, UNITED KINGDOM – June 24, 2009: Effective 1st July 2009, the leadership of claims solutions company Audatex UISA and vehicle provenance specialist HPI, both members of the global Solera group of companies, will be consolidated with the appointment of Managing Director Joe Doyle.

Doyle, who has held the post of Managing Director of HPI since 2006, will now also assume responsibility for the management of Audatex UK, India, South Africa and Australia (UISA). Doyle brings 15 years experience in the Motor and Finance industry to his new role.

Doyle’s appointment follows the decision by Paul Tucker to retire from his position as Audatex UISA’s Managing Director in order to recuperate from a period of ill health. Once his health improves, he will return as a special consultant to Solera, sharing the wealth of knowledge he has accumulated over 13 years with the company.

Tony Aquila, Chairman and Chief Executive of Solera said: “I would personally like to thank Paul for his dedication and commitment to Audatex and Solera and look forward to working with him in his advisory capacity in the future. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Joe on his appointment and to thank our associates and customers who have worked diligently to support us through this transition.”

Joe Doyle, Managing Director of Audatex UISA and HPI said: “I am delighted to take up this exciting new role which will allow us to focus on optimizing the strengths and resources of Audatex UISA and HPI and to explore, develop and deliver the many synergies that exist for all our stakeholders. Our priority is to maintain the highest levels of service and continue to add even greater value for our customers in the future.”