Copart promotes Jane Pocock to President effective Aug 1, 2026
Copart, Inc. announced the promotion of Jane Pocock to President, effective August 1, 2026, citing her successful leadership in the UK and Ireland as a foundation for global strategy. Ms. Pocock, who joined in 2019, previously served as Managing Director of Copart UK and Chief Executive of Vans Direct.

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Copart, Inc. has promoted Jane Pocock to the position of President, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment underscores the company's strategy to extend the leadership strengths demonstrated in its UK and Ireland operations across its global platform. Ms. Pocock brings experience in pairing operational execution with technology-enabled products to drive customer-focused growth.
Ms. Pocock joined Copart in January 2019 as Managing Director of Copart UK. During her tenure, she led the international business through a period of expansion, strengthening the operational footprint and capacity. Her leadership focused on delivering customer journeys for insurance carriers, policyholders, commercial sellers, and Copart members.
Prior to joining Copart, Ms. Pocock was Chief Executive of Vans Direct. Her promotion reflects the company's confidence in the UK and Ireland leadership team and the opportunity to apply her proven management style globally.
"Jane has delivered outstanding results while building strong teams and strengthening our culture," said Jay Adair, Executive Chairman and incoming Chief Executive Officer of Copart. "Her promotion reflects both the strength of our UK and Ireland business and the opportunity to extend that proven leadership across Copart globally."
Executive Commentary
Ms. Pocock stated that Copart’s success is driven by its people, technology, and commitment to customers. She emphasized her pride in the accomplishments of the UK and Ireland teams and her intention to support that momentum while working with global teams to enhance products and services.
About Copart
Copart, Inc., founded in 1982, is a global leader in online vehicle auctions. The company connects vehicle consignors to approximately 1 million members in over 185 countries. Copart offers vehicle remarketing services to insurance companies, financial institutions, dealers, and other entities.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Members | Approximately 1 million |
| Countries | Over 185 |
| Locations | Over 250 in 11 countries |
| Units Sold (Last Year) | More than 4 million |
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