[August 25, 2020]

IAA Names Andrew Albrecht as Chief Information Security Officer

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announced today the appointment of Andrew Albrecht as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. Albrecht will report directly to Maju Abraham, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.

"We are pleased to welcome Andrew to the IAA Team," said Maju Abraham, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer of IAA. "Andrew has extensive experience in advanced information security governance at well-known, multi-billion-dollar retailers. His impressive track record will allow enhanced protection of IAA's intellectual property, while optimally securing IT and business resources."

Most recently, Albrecht served as Senior Director, IT Security & Compliance for Designer Brands, Inc. (DBI), an omnichannel retailer with more than 650 stores across multiple international brands. At DBI, he developed and championed comprehensive business-minded visions and actionable strategies to identify and minimize risk while also establishing a cybersecurity operations center.

Prior to DBI, Albrecht was Vice President/Chief Information Security Officer for Michaels® Stores and held various information security leadership roles at global companies including Best Buy (News - Alert), La Quinta Inns & Suites, and L Brands. Albrecht earned his Master of Science degree in Security Technologies from the University of Minnesota.

Albrecht will be based at the company's headquarters in Westchester, Illinois.

About IAA
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) is a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA's unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. Headquartered near Chicago in Westchester, Illinois, IAA has nearly 4,000 talented employees and more than 200 facilities throughout the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. IAA serves a rapidly growing global buyer base - located throughout over 135 countries - and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns. For more informtion visit IAAI.com, and follow IAA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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