OPENLANE Names Bill Wright Vice President of Investor Relations

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OPENLANE (NYSE: KAR) announced on October 6, 2025 that Bill Wright has been appointed Vice President of Investor Relations.

Wright will lead the investor relations program and act as the primary liaison to stockholders, analysts and the financial community. He brings more than 30 years of investor relations, financial markets and C-suite advisory experience, including IR leadership at Enfusion and Katapult and prior roles at Unicom Capital and AIG. Management says Wright will help expand OPENLANE’s investor profile and communicate the company’s growth strategy.

Contact details for media and investor inquiries are provided for OPENLANE.

Strengthens Leadership Bench With More Than 30 Years of
Investor Relations and Financial Markets Experience

CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, announces the appointment of Bill Wright as Vice President of Investor Relations. Wright will be responsible for leading the company's investor relations program, serving as the primary liaison communicating OPENLANE's vision, strategy and growth to stockholders and the broader financial community.

"It's an exciting time for OPENLANE as we accelerate our vision to build the world's greatest digital marketplace for used vehicles," said Brad Herring, EVP and Chief Financial Officer at OPENLANE. "Bill is a seasoned IR leader with a proven track record delivering results that drive stockholder value. His deep and enduring relationships spanning the investor and financial community are just what we need to help showcase OPENLANE's compelling strategy for growth."

Wright brings over three decades of investor relations, financial markets and C-suite advisory experience. Most recently, he led investor relations at Enfusion, a provider of SaaS solutions to the financial services industry, and Katapult, a consumer finance fintech company where he launched the investor relations function and steered the company through its IPO. Earlier in his career, Wright was managing director of investment research at Unicom Capital, and previously held various roles at AIG.

"I'm delighted to join OPENLANE during this pivotal moment in its transformation story, and deeply admire the company's clarity of purpose and vision," said Bill Wright, VP of Investor Relations. "As the leading digital marketplace for wholesale used vehicles, OPENLANE has a powerful growth narrative anchored in a differentiated strategy, products and innovation pipeline. I look forward to putting my experience and relationships to work telling OPENLANE's story while expanding the company's investor profile with stockholders and analysts alike."

Wright holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from NYU Stern School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from Stony Brook University.

OPENLANE Contacts:
Media Inquiries:	Analyst Inquiries:
Laurie Dippold	Bill Wright
(317) 468-3900	(317) 249-4559
laurie.dippold@openlane.com	investor_relations@openlane.com

About OPENLANE
OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR) makes wholesale easy by connecting the leading automotive manufacturers, dealers, rental companies, fleet operators, captive finance and lending institutions as buyers and sellers to create the most advanced digital marketplace for used vehicles. Our innovative products and services deliver a fast, fair and transparent experience that helps customers make smarter decisions and achieve better outcomes. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE has employees across the United States, Canada, Europe, Uruguay and the Philippines. For more information and the latest OPENLANE news, visit corporate.openlane.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new VP of Investor Relations at OPENLANE (KAR) and when was he appointed?

Bill Wright was appointed Vice President of Investor Relations on October 6, 2025.

What experience does Bill Wright have relevant to OPENLANE (KAR)?

Wright has over 30 years in investor relations and financial markets, including IR roles at Enfusion and Katapult and prior positions at Unicom Capital and AIG.

How will Bill Wright’s role affect OPENLANE’s (KAR) investor communications?

He will lead the investor relations program and serve as the primary liaison to stockholders, analysts and the financial community to expand the company’s investor profile.

Does OPENLANE (KAR) provide contact details for investor inquiries after the appointment?

Yes. The release lists investor relations contact information including an email at investor_relations@openlane.com and a phone number.

What qualifications does Bill Wright hold relevant to his VP IR role at OPENLANE (KAR)?

He holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from NYU Stern and a BA from Stony Brook University, plus extensive IR leadership experience.