Former Inchcape UK chief government George Ashford has joined the Institute of the Motor Trade (IMI) as a non-executive director because the organisation rounds out its “dream crew”.
Six new non-executive administrators (NEDs) have joined the IMI’s board, together with Adrian Dally, director of motor finance and technique on the Finance & Leasing Affiliation.
The brand new NEDs are confirmed as:
- Andy Hamilton, president and government managing director of LKQ Europe
- Jeremy Hicks, market efficiency director at Jaguar Land Rover and non-executive director at motor business charity, Ben
- George Ashford, Former CEO of Inchcape UK
- Adrian Dally, director of motor finance and technique on the Finance & Leasing Affiliation
- Linda Ford, an skilled CEO and non-executive director presently holding roles with the affiliation of accounting technicians, Royal School of Veterinary Surgeons, Nationwide Affiliation of Funeral Administrators Self-discipline Committee
- Paul Philip, chief government of The Solicitors Regulation Authority
The now full board, chaired by Graeme Potts, boasts a crew of 13 NEDs every bringing a wealth of expertise, perception and experience.
Potts, just lately appointed chair of the IMI board, stated: “These extra appointments, together with the opposite NEDs already introduced, put us in an ideal place to steer the IMI on this ever-evolving and game-changing period for the business.
“Collectively they share the identical dedication to the automotive workforce that the remainder of the board holds, and their wide selection of backgrounds, expertise and views will probably be massively useful to the work of the IMI and the broader business, growing range and shutting abilities gaps to futureproof the sector.”
With its new Board full – and a CEO and CFO set to hitch this yr – the IMI is coming into a daring new period. Backed by a dynamic and numerous management crew, the Institute is concentrated on championing the individuals who hold the sector transferring, driving abilities, requirements and professionalism in a fast-changing business.
