Copart UK and Ireland CEO awarded ‘Industry Woman of the Year’

Copart UK & Ireland chief executive Jane Pocock, has won ‘Industry Woman of the Year’ at the 2026 Modern Claims Awards.

The Modern Claims Awards recognise excellence across the motor claims and repair supply chain.

With more than 35 years of experience within the automotive industry, Pocock leads the second most established market in Copart’s global business and is the only female CEO in the company.

She has full responsibility for all of Copart’s 33 locations across the UK and Ireland.

“I was genuinely surprised, honoured, and humbled to win Industry Woman of the Year at last week’s Modern Claims Awards,” said Pocock. “To be recognised for this award amongst such a breadth of talent and expertise across our industry is a real privilege.”

Copart will be exhibiting at the 2026 Auto Trade EXPO, which takes place alongside the CV Workshop EXPO from 10th -11th October at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin.