SMMT names new VP
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has appointed Groupe PSA UK’s managing director Alison Jones as its new vice president.
She will perform the duties of vice president for the SMMT alongside her daily commitments to Groupe PSA UK.
She said: “It is a pivotal time in our industry to be taking on this role – not only is the global automotive industry undergoing huge amounts of technological advancements, changing customer expectations and regulatory change, but we also have the unique challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit happening at same time.”
SMMT chief executive, Mike Hawes, said: “I am delighted that Alison has joined our team of vice presidents for 2021 as her wide-ranging industry experience will be invaluable. With the sector looking to recover from the damage caused by coronavirus while dealing with the shift to electrification and a fundamental change in overseas trading relationships, Alison will help provide strategic direction and business acumen at what is a critical time for the UK’s automotive sector.”
Meanwhile, Dr George Gillespie OBE, executive chairman HORIBA MIRA, will serve a third term as SMMT president.
