FLA’s Adrian Dally joins Institute of the Motor Industry Board

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has officially completed the formation of its new Board, marking a major milestone in its strategy to support and shape the future of automotive professionals across the UK and beyond. The final six Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) have been appointed, bringing the total to 13, each selected for their extensive experience and expertise across multiple sectors.

A key addition to the Board is Adrian Dally, Director of Motor Finance and Strategy at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA).

Representing the finance arm of the mobility industry, Dally brings a deep understanding of the evolving relationship between automotive services and financial regulation. He joins the Nomination, Remuneration & Governance Committee, where his insights will help shape leadership, ethics, and strategic governance at the IMI.

“I am proud to join the Board of the IMI and support its mission to develop the professionalism of all our colleagues on whom our sector customers rely,” said Dally.

The five other new NEDs are:

Andy Hamilton, President and Executive Managing Director of LKQ Europe
Jeremy Hicks, Market Performance Director at Jaguar Land Rover and NED at motor industry charity Ben
George Ashford, former CEO of Inchcape UK
Linda Ford, experienced CEO and NED across multiple professional bodies
Paul Philip, Chief Executive of The Solicitors Regulation Authority

IMI Board Chair Graeme Potts welcomed the appointments, commenting: “These additional appointments, along with the other NEDs already announced, put us in a great position to lead the IMI in this ever-evolving and game-changing era for the industry.

“Together they share the same commitment to the automotive workforce that the rest of the board holds, and their wide range of backgrounds, experience and perspectives will be hugely beneficial to the work of the IMI and the wider industry, increasing diversity and closing skills gaps to futureproof the sector.”

Each board member will serve on strategic committees aligned to their expertise, contributing to key areas such as education standards, industry governance, and workforce development.

With its new Board now complete, and a CEO and CFO set to join later this year, the IMI is positioned to deliver on its mission to champion skills, professionalism, and progress across the automotive sector.

For the full list of IMI Board members, visit theimi.org.uk.