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Alex Chesterman

Cazoo · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-21

Alex Chesterman is the chief executive officer of Cazoo. Chesterman is based in the United Kingdom. Earlier roles include positions at Cazoo and Zoopla. Chesterman was born in 1970 and educated at University College London.

Alexander Edward Chesterman is a British Internet entrepreneur. He is co-founder of ScreenSelect, and is the founder and former CEO of online used car platform Cazoo.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on the dramatic trajectory of Cazoo, the online car retailer founded by Alex Chesterman, which achieved a multibillion-pound valuation during the pandemic but subsequently faced significant financial difficulties and operational challenges. Headlines document the company's decline from its 2021 peak, including substantial losses, site closures, and Chesterman's departure as CEO in early 2023, with later reporting examining the broader rise-and-fall narrative of the once-celebrated British unicorn.

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Born
January 9, 1970
Education
University College London
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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Alex Chesterman: FAQ

Where did Alex Chesterman work previously?
Earlier roles include Cazoo (CEO, until 2023); Zoopla (CEO).
Where was Alex Chesterman educated?
Alex Chesterman studied at University College London.