The IMI announces appointment of Steve Nash as CEO

 Adrian Smith, Chair Elect, said: “The IMI Board is delighted to appoint Steve Nash as the Institute’s new Chief Executive. With his extensive sector experience and his track record in supporting the organisation through change, he is ideally placed to lead the next phase in the IMI’s ambitious plans. Steve is also fully committed to the value of Registered Professionals in our sector, which will raise the profile of thousands of skilled individuals working in the retail automotive sector. We set our sights high and were delighted to be able to select Steve from an exceptionally strong field of candidates.”

Steve has been a non executive member of the IMI Group Board in the role of President since 2009 and five years before that as Chairman.  Steve has led the IMI through periods of change and has been instrumental in its significant successes, including the IMI’s successful relicensing as the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the automotive retail sector in 2009.

Steve has worked in the motor industry on both retail and manufacturing sides since graduating in 1977.  He joined BMW in 1986 and has been a Director of the company since 1997, including a period as Group After Sales Director, looking after the Rover and Land Rover brands.

Commenting on his appointment Steve said: “This is a very exciting step in my career.  After a long association with the IMI as a non-executive Board member I am delighted to be able to apply that experience, along with my broad sector knowledge, to the full time role of leading the Institute.  Huge strides have been made at Fanshaws in the last 10 years and I am looking forward to maintaining that momentum and shaping a future direction which will ensure our success in the years ahead.”

Steve will work with an experienced executive team and the Board to progress IMI’s core role as the professional body, an SSC and the industry’s leading awarding body (IMI Awards).

6 September 2012

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