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Aa

London, GB · 3 known investors

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The Automobile Association (AA) is a UK motoring organisation founded in 1905 that provides roadside breakdown cover to drivers, and has expanded into finance, insurance, and leisure and lifestyle services. It serves motorists across the UK and reports over 14 million members.

Founders & leadership

JPJakob Pfaudler
Jakob PfaudlerChief Executive OfficerJakob Pfaudler is CEO of the Automobile Association, a UK motoring organisation that provides breakdown cover, insurance, and financial services to over 14 million members. He has held executive positions in financial services and FTSE 10 companies, with experience in private equity and digital transformation.

Investors · 3

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
AA LIMITED
Company number
05149111
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 Jun 2004
Registered office
Level 3, Plant, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4HG
Nature of business (SIC)
64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Previous names
AA PLC (2014–2021)AA LIMITED (2014–2014)AA PLC (2014–2014)AA LIMITED (2006–2014)AA TOP CO LIMITED (2004–2006)BETA TOP CO LIMITED (2004–2004)FIZZBAY LIMITED (2004–2004)
Accounts
last made up to 31 Jan 2026 · next due 31 Oct 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 3 May 2026 · next due 17 May 2027

Current officers · 11

  • James Edward Cox — secretary, appointed 1 Oct 2021
  • Richard Neil Haythornthwaite — director, appointed 3 Oct 2022
  • Gordon Andrew Holmes — director, appointed 3 Oct 2022
  • Joseph Knoll — director, appointed 3 Oct 2022
  • Thomas Owen Mackay — director, appointed 15 Nov 2021
  • James O'Gara — director, appointed 3 Oct 2022
  • Amelie Francoise Elisabeth Petit — director, appointed 26 Jul 2024
  • Jakob Pfaudler — director, appointed 14 Apr 2021
  • Andrew Syears Sibbald — director, appointed 1 Feb 2024
  • Kory Beth Sorenson — director, appointed 3 Oct 2022
  • Nikolaus Woloszczuk — director, appointed 26 Mar 2025

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 23 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Aa do?
The Automobile Association (AA) is a UK motoring organisation founded in 1905 that provides roadside breakdown cover to drivers, and has expanded into finance, insurance, and leisure and lifestyle services. It serves motorists across the UK and reports over 14 million members.
Who are Aa's investors?
Aa's investors include Stonepeak, TowerBrook, Warburg Pincus.
Where is Aa headquartered?
Aa is headquartered in London, GB.