IMI Board

Learn about our board members

The Board ensures the IMI implements strategies to achieve its vision of building a skilled, adaptable, and professional international automotive workforce.

It approves the strategic plan, Directors’ Report, and financial statements in line with relevant laws and regulations.

 

Meet our Patron and President

Meet our Board Members

Graeme John Potts

  • Chair of the Board, The IMI
  • Chief Executive Officer, Eden Motor Group
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Adrian Wallington BSc FIMI

  • Non-Executive Director, The IMI
  • Chief Commercial Officer, Huws Gray Ltd
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Sukhi Clark

  • Non-Executive Director, Nomination, Remuneration & Governance Committee at The IMI
  • Head of Accessible Vehicle, Motability Operations
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Paula Cooper

  • Non-Executive Director, Audit & Risk Management Committee at The IMI
  • Former Board Director, Toyota GB
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Benjamin Hill

  • Chair, Audit & Risk Management Committee at The IMI
  • Former CFO, Nominet UK
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Linda Ford

  • Chair, Educational & Professional Standards Committee at The IMI
  • Non-Executive Director & Board Trustee, Association of Accounting Technicians 
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Paul Phillip

  • Non-Executive Director, Educational & Professional Standards Committee at The IMI
  • Chief Executive – The Solicitors Regulation Authority
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Jeremy Hicks

  • Non-Executive Directors, Educational & Professional Standards Committee at The IMI
  • Market Performance Director – Jaguar Land Rover
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Andy Hamilton

  • Non-Executive Director, Educational % Professional Standards Committee at the IMI
  • President and Executive Managing Director of LKQ Europe
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George Ashford

  • Chair, Nomination, Renumeration & Governance Committee at The IMI
  • Formerly part of the Global Executive Team, Inchcape
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Adrian Dally

  • Non-Executive Director, Nomination, Renumeration & Governance Committee at the IMI
  • Director of Motor Finance and Strategy, Finance & Leasing Association
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Senior Leadership Team

Lindsey Mitchell CAE MIMI

  • Director of Development, Quality & Compliance
  • The IMI
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Sarah Whiteside Jones CAE FIMI

  • Director of Membership, Engagement & Public Affairs
  • The IMI
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