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Automechanika Birmingham to host women’s networking event
- 23/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automechanika Birmingham is joining forces with Women Automotive Network to host a free in-person networking drinks reception on Thursday, 7 March, creating a support network for females within the industry. The special event will take place at Tonight Josephine in Birmingham, from 4pm-8pm and will provide an [...] -
Women Automotive Network to host global online event
- 12/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Women Automotive Network is marking International Women’s Day by hosting a global, virtual meet-up when an inspirational line-up of industry leaders will share their stories in a bid to encourage greater diversity within the sector. Themed #InspireInclusion, the event will take place on 8 March, with more than [...] -
IMI names Muir and Forrester as vice-presidents
- 07/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor industry (IMI) has appointed both Julia Muir Hon FIMI, founder of the Automotive 30% Club, and Robert Forrester, chief executive and co-founder of Vertu Motors, as vice-presidents. Muir has advocated for stronger female representation in the automotive sector throughout her 30-plus-year [...] -
Women Automotive Network announces 2024 agenda
- 10/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Women Automotive Network has announced its exciting line-up of events for 2024 to offer automotive professionals the unique opportunity to meet the next generation of leaders and network with current industry role models. Kicking off on 7 March, the Women Automotive Network is joining forces with its industry [...] -
CarGurus MD joins Automotive 30% Club
- 12/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK managing director of CarGurus Amanda Symonds has joined the Automotive 30% Club. The club is a voluntary group of MDs and CEOs from automotive manufacturing, retailing, and supplier companies dedicated to improving gender balance across the automotive industry. It aims to fill at least 30% of key leadership [...] -
IMI becomes Automotive 30% Club sponsor
- 18/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has become the key sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club for 2023/24. The Club was founded in 2016 with the purpose of encouraging inclusive leadership and achieving a better gender balance within the industry. This new sponsorship supports its aim of creating forums for [...] -
Kia recognised for gender equality commitment
- 21/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Kia UK has been named in the 2023 Best Workplace for Women list. Launched by Great Place to Work, the work celebrates the best businesses across the nation when it comes to gender equality and culture. Kia UK has its’ own women’s network and is an active member of the Automotive 30% Club. Recently it also [...] -
EV marketing leaves women cold
- 30/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Urgent action is needed to reduce a widening gender gap in the electric car market as the UK approaches the government deadline for the ban on selling new petrol and diesel engines in 2030. That is the rallying call from Auto Trader, who has released their No driver left behind: women and the journey to [...] -
IMI COO secures prestigious Automotive 30% Club award
- 18/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Institute of Motor Industry’ chief operating officer and Diversity Task Force lead Lesley Woolley has been named as one of this year’s Automotive 30% Club Inspiring Automotive Women Award winners. The Awards were launched to recognise and celebrate the unsung heroes of the automotive industry. Unique in the [...] -
Motor industry still male dominated
- 26/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research has revealed that half of women surveyed would not consider a career in the motor industry. This comes after data found that female representation in the sector hovers at just 19% compared to 51% in non-automotive industries. The research was carried out by Venson Automotive Solutions and found that [...]
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