IMI names Rose Butterworth as CFO
The IMI has completed the reshaping of its executive and board with the appointment of Rose Butterworth as CFO. She was appointed by CEO Nick Connor as part of a […]
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Automotive industry mourns sad loss of Richard Hutchins
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and the wider automotive aftermarket are today mourning the sad passing of Richard Hutchins, the IMI Skills Competitions manager who was central to […]
New chapter for the IMI as Nick Connor named CEO
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed Nick Connor as its new chief executive officer. This new chapter comes at a pivotal time for the organisation and the […]
Investment in EV skills critical, warns IMI
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned that new government backing of the electric vehicle market could fall flat without an investment in EV skills. The Department for […]
24 talented apprentices set for IMI 2025 Skills Competitions
Following National Qualifier events in May and June, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) today names the 24 finalists for the IMI 2025 Skills Competitions. With a record-breaking 600-plus […]
IMI finalises powerhouse board to drive future of automotive
In the final instalment in a series of board appointments, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has added a further six new non-executive directors (NEDs). The now complete board, […]
Industrial Strategy kicks automotive pledge ‘into the weeds’
The IMI has accused the government of backtracking on pre-election commitments to the automotive sector in its new Industrial Strategy. It says the ‘Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy’ […]
IMI bolsters board with three new non-executive directors
The IMI has announced three new non-executive directors to bring fresh thinking, gender balance and lived experience to IMI governance. Benjamin Hill, former CFO of Nominet UK, Paula Cooper, who […]
Graeme Potts named new chair of IMI
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has confirmed the appointment of Graeme Potts as its new chair of the board. Meanwhile, Adrian Wallington has been appointed as a non-executive […]
IMI welcomes Skills England latest report
Skills England has published its latest report assessing the skills needs across a range of sectors and underlining the value of apprenticeships and continued training. The report, Sector Evidence to […]
Changes to apprenticeship rules announced
The Department for Education has unveiled major changes to apprenticeship rules that will impact businesses in the automotive aftermarket. Among the changes, Accelerated Apprenticeship programmes will be introduced from 1 […]
Automotive Education Report reveals stark skills picture
The latest IMI Automotive Education Report has painted a stark picture of the growing skills crisis in the UK automotive sector. It has revealed that while vocational skills qualifications in […]
