Automotive 30% Club

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT Paul Westaway MANAGING DIRECTOR - STRATSTONE LUXURY & EXOTICS OF Lithia UK HAS CHOSEN TO CONTINUE WITH PATRON GOLD MEMBERSHIP OF THE AUTOMOTIVE 30% CLUB! Paul said, "I am delighted to be representing Lithia UK as an Automotive 30% Club patron member. Our sector has historically been shaped by more traditional perceptions, but here at Lithia UK we are actively working to break down those barriers and stereotypes. Our goal is to create an inclusive industry where everyone can thrive, regardless of gender."               Julia Muir said, "I am very pleased to welcome Paul Westaway, as a new Patron Gold member. Paul has been a fabulous long term supporter of the Club in previous roles at Jardine Motor Group and is a truly inclusive leader. I would like to thank Neil Willamson for his amazing support over the years. I look forward to working closely with Paul, Sian Hall UK People Director, and the Lithia UK team to aim to build high-performing gender-balanced teams in automotive retailing." To read more about Paul's reasons for continuing with his membership of the Club, see the article on our webpage: https://lnkd.in/eiyS3PxB The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is the Partner Sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club #FocusOn30by30 #ChangeTheGame #WinningGenderBalancedBusiness

OUR EARLY CAREERS GROUP MET TODAY TO LEARN HOW TO CREATE AN EARLY CAREERS STRATEGY USING STRATEGIC PLANNING TOOLS!👏                                  Julia explained the use of a SWOT analysis and Porter's Five Forces Competitor analysis. Then, the group took a deep dive into an automotive sector PESTLE analysis with useful contributions from Solus - an Aviva company, Arnold Clark and Auto Trader UK. Feedback included:             - "Very thought provoking" - "Brilliant call - it's given me a lot to think about, thank you Julia!" - "Thanks for today. Really interesting. Sleepless night tonight on some of the points covered! I will get crackin' ... thanks again :)" - "Very informative, thankyou all so much for sharing"                                   Arnold Clark kindly sponsors our Auto30Club Early Careers Group.                      The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is the Partner Sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club. #FocusOn30by30 #ChangeTheGame #WinningGenderBalancedBusiness

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT ON APPOINTMENT TO HIS NEW ROLE, Chris Payne HEAD OF Direct Line Group Auto Services, HAS CHOSEN TO CONTINUE WITH SILVER MEMBERSHIP OF THE AUTOMOTIVE 30% CLUB! Chris said, "At DLG Auto Services we are proud to be Silver members of the Automotive 30% Club. Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is a key priority for me and my team. Diverse teams with a strong gender balance inspire innovation and creativity, which is essential for the success of DLG Auto Services now and in the future." Julia Muir said, "I'm very pleased that Chris has shown his commitment to building a high-performing inclusive business as a Silver member of the Club." To read more about Chris' reasons for continuing with his membership of the Club, see the article on our webpage: https://lnkd.in/eUcFuYAh. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is the Partner Sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club #FocusOn30by30 #ChangeTheGame #WinningGenderBalancedBusiness Carrie Loftus Melanie Phillips

Throwback to our SME Group Meeting on March 18th! 🎉 This was the third in our Pull Women Through the Pipeline series, where we explored the power of networks in building stronger talent pipelines and accelerating women’s progression into leadership A big thank you to Sally Foote, Chief Commercial Officer and Sarah Blewett, Head of Research from Carwow, who delivered an inspiring session on their Senior Women’s Confidence Project. Their work is a brilliant example of how a focused, grassroots approach within a women’s network can create real impact – driving confidence, leadership readiness, and business performance. The session was hosted by Jane Cusdin-Harris, and here are some key takeaways: - Not all networks are created equal. We explored the distinct roles of affinity groups, ERGs, and external networks in supporting women at different stages of their journey. - Carwow’s Confidence Project showed how mentoring groups focused on mastery and accountability can help close the confidence gap and boost leadership potential. - The programme is employee-led, zero-cost, scalable, and now shared with other businesses. 💡 As Sally said: “Just start. Have a go.” – a perfect reminder that small steps can lead to meaningful change. 📘 Book mentioned: The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman 📆 Save the date for our next SME Group meeting: Thursday, July 10th, 11–12. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is the Partner Sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club. #FocusOn30by30 #ChangeTheGame #WinningGenderBalancedBusiness

Last Wednesday, we had the incredible opportunity to host a private reception at the IMI Awards Dinner in honour of our IAW 2025 winners—a truly inspiring group of women driving change in the automotive sector. Their achievements and dedication to creating a more gender-balanced industry deserve every bit of recognition! Huge thanks to the IMI team led by Sarah Whiteside-Jones Sarah Sparkes and Lacey Fewings for their hospitality. Congratulations to Catherine Faiers, who was crowned Inspiring Automotive Woman of the Year! 🎉 Her leadership and impact continue to pave the way for future generations, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Thank you to Auto Trader UK, our Patron Member company, for inviting past IAW winners to join us in cheering on this year’s exceptional award winners. Seeing several cohorts of IAW alumnae connect, share stories, and support one another was a powerful reminder of the progress we continue to make together. Sally Foote, Catherine Faiers, Nicola Jackson, Sam Panayides, Melanie Phillips, Amanda Yasmin Houssein, Karena S., Laura Giri, Tracey Newton, Claire Bell, Jenna Randall, Karen P Greenwood, Nicola Sutherland, Kt Grey MSET QTLS, AMIMI, Carolyn Bundey, Vikki Banks, Rachel Harrison, Louise Baker, Olivia Mills, Erin Baker, Michelle Breffitt, Nicola Thompson. Lynne McBurney The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is the Partner Sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club. #FocusOn30by30 #ChangeTheGame #WinningGenderBalancedBusiness

✨ On our way to the IMI Awards Dinner! We’re thrilled to be celebrating our incredible IAW 2025 winners at a private reception held prior to the IMI Awards Dinner. These outstanding women have made a remarkable impact in the automotive sector, and we cannot wait to meet them and recognise their efforts in driving gender balance in the industry. Thank you to Auto Trader UK, one of our Patron Member companies, for making it possible for some of our previous years' winners to join us in cheering on the Class of 2025! We look forward to an inspiring evening, celebrating these trailblazers and their incredible achievements: Sally Foote Catherine Faiers Nicola Jackson Sam Panayides Melanie Phillips Amanda Yasmin Houssein Karena S. Laura Giri Tracey Newton Claire Bell Jenna Randall Karen P Greenwood Nicola Sutherland Kt Grey MSET QTLS, AMIMI Carolyn Bundey Vikki Banks Rachel Harrison Louise Baker Olivia Mills Erin Baker Michelle Breffitt Nicola Thompson The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is the Partner Sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club. #FocusOn30by30 #ChangeTheGame #WinningGenderBalancedBusiness

🎉 WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT Simon Luckhurst ACIM DEPUTY MD OF Hyundai Capital UK HAS RENEWED HIS SILVER MEMBERSHIP OF THE AUTOMOTIVE 30% CLUB! 🎉 We are pleased to continue working with Simon, Judy Fowler Head of HR & Facilities, and the Hyundai Capital team to share best practices on increasing female representation in automotive financing to build high-performing, gender-balanced teams in the sector. To read more about Simon's commitment to inclusion, please see the article on our website: https://lnkd.in/eu2V_E6H The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is the Partner Sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club #FocusOn30by30 #ChangeTheGame #WinningGenderBalancedBusiness

This Wednesday, we will be celebrating our incredible IAW 2025 winners at a private reception during the IMI Awards Dinner! These outstanding women have made a remarkable impact in the automotive sector, and we cannot wait to meet them and show them our recognition of their efforts to achieve gender balance in the industry! We will be joined by some of our previous years' winners at the reception to cheer on the Class of 2025, courtesy of our Patron Member company Auto Trader UK We look forward to meeting these inspiring women and celebrating their achievements! Sally Foote Catherine Faiers Nicola Jackson Sam Panayides Melanie Phillips Amanda Yasmin Houssein Karena S. Laura Giri Tracey Newton Claire Bell Jenna Randall Karen P Greenwood Nicola Sutherland Kt Grey MSET QTLS, AMIMI Carolyn Bundey Vikki Banks Rachel Harrison Louise Baker Olivia Mills Erin Baker Michelle Breffitt Nicola Thompson   The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is the Partner Sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club #FocusOn30by30 #ChangeTheGame #WinningGenderBalancedBusiness

🎉 TODAY WE ARE SHOWCASING SOME OF THE FEMALE AUTOMOTIVE LEADERS WHO ARE CHANGING THE GAME IN THE SECTOR AND BUILDING WINNING GENDER-BALANCED BUSINESSES! 🎉 To mark International Women’s Day, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the 12 incredible female members of the Automotive 30% Club. These women are not just leading their businesses; they are driving meaningful change and creating inclusive cultures within the automotive sector. The global theme of IWD 2025 is "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment" and these female leaders are working to ensure that all types of women can thrive in our industry. While the majority of our 72 members are male leaders, today we shine a spotlight on the trailblazing women who lead by example and prove that women in leadership roles is not just necessary—it’s the key to a stronger, resilient and more successful automotive industry. To our 12 female members: thank you for your leadership and your dedication to making the automotive sector a better place for all types of people👏 Rachel Stokes Catherine Faiers Karen Bellairs Diana Torres Karen Lange Amanda Symonds Sue Robinson Nicole Melillo Shaw Nicola Gilda Le Etta Pearce Laura Hall Jane Pocock♻️🚙 The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is the Partner Sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club #ChangeTheGame #AllyshipIsForEveryone #WinningGenderBalancedBusiness

A huge thank you to all the fabulous female apprentices who participated in our #MyApprenticeshipStory campaign to mark National Apprenticeship Week! 🎉 35 women from 16 companies shared their inspiring apprenticeship journeys, helping to highlight the incredible talent in the automotive industry. This campaign has not only showcased the importance of representation in the industry, but also the exciting potential for a more diverse, skilled, and driven workforce. Your stories have inspired a future that is more inclusive and promising. We hope this inspires automotive employers to showcase female apprentices to reach new talent pools - because #IfYouCanSeeItYouCanBeIt Arnold Clark kindly sponsors our Early Careers Group Meetings and the #MyApprenticeshipStory campaign. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is the Partner Sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club #FocusOn30by30 #ChangeTheGame #WinningGenderBalancedBusiness #NAW2025 #SkillsForLife  Emma Glass Jen Miller Carol Ann McCann Lynne McBurney