Monday, November 24, 2008
IMI appoints its first Chief Operating Officer
The Institute of the Motor Industry today (20 November 2008) announced that Linda Stansfield is to become the company's first Chief Operating Officer.
Linda joins the IMI from AGA Performance Ltd, a leading training consultancy, where she worked as the Account Director for the Ford Motor Company at Henry Ford College, Loughborough.
Chairman of the IMI's Executive Board and Aftersales Director of BMW Group UK, Steve Nash, said: "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Linda Stansfield to the position of Chief Operating Officer. The IMI has undergone a period of unprecedented growth over the past year and with many innovative projects planned, I am confident that Linda will be a great asset to the senior team."
Since becoming the Sector Skills Council for the automotive retail sector last year, 2008 has been a momentous year for the IMI. A public campaign to raise awareness of the ATA scheme was successfully launched at the British International Motor Show and numerous other initiatives to further the skills agenda in the sector have followed. 2009 will be an even greater challenge with the main focus being to continue to identify and deliver tangible benefits, for employers, IMI members and all industry partners.
Speaking about her appointment, Linda Stansfield said: "I am very much looking forward to joining the team at the IMI and am excited by the many varied opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. With over 20 years experience in the automotive industry, I hope that my knowledge and understanding of the sector will help with the delivery of the company's business objectives and in turn benefit the industry as a whole."
Linda will take up her position on 23rd February 2009.
DATED: 24.11.08
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