The search continues to be on for the following chief govt of the Institute of the Motor Business (IMI), and Daksh Gupta, IMI vp and not too long ago appointed non-executive chairman of Hendy Group is driving the recruitment course of.
Gupta is chairing a nominations committee which incorporates retiring Peugeot chief govt Linda Jackson, BMW Group’s basic supervisor of technical and customer support Mark Crandon and JLR chief engineer Arran Simms to discover a chief for the skilled physique, which till final autumn was headed by former BMW govt Steve Nash.
The IMI is providing an annual wage of £150-175k plus advantages for the position, in keeping with the emptiness being promoted by headhunter Berwick Companions, which states: “It is a pivotal management position for a visionary govt who can encourage change, improve business progress, and guarantee IMI stays on the forefront of trade innovation.” The deadline for CEO purposes is June 20.
Whereas the nomination committee has already really helpful 11 new non-executive administrators to hitch the IMI board – set to be unveiled within the coming weeks – the highlight stays firmly on discovering the suitable particular person to step into the CEO position.
“We’re within the midst of probably the most profound transformation the automotive sector has ever seen,” mentioned Gupta.
“Our subsequent CEO should deliver not solely a deep understanding of the trade, but additionally a ardour for individuals, studying, and the way forward for mobility. It is a pivotal second – and a singular alternative for somebody to steer a refreshed Board and organisation dedicated to assembly the evolving expertise wants of the sector.”
Earlier this 12 months, Sarah Sillars OBE, who stepped down as IMI chief govt in 2009, returned to the position 16 years later as performing chief govt after its govt chair of the board, Kevin Finn, stepped down from that position.
Finn turned govt chair final 12 months following the retirement of Nash, who had been the IMI’s chief govt since 2013. In recognition of his position within the trade Nash was inducted into the AM Corridor of Fame on the 2025 AM Awards.
The IMI is the UK’s skilled physique for people working within the automotive sector, and helps a 120,000 robust neighborhood of members and 73,000 learners throughout 89 international locations.
