Institute of the Motor Industry

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rdf:langString The Institute of the Motor Industry is the professional body for individuals working in the motor industry, internationally. IMI is the authoritative source of retail industry information, standards and qualifications. IMI plays a vital role in developing and maintaining a skilled, competent and professional workforce, able to keep pace with evolving automotive technologies and rapidly changing markets. ‘IMI believes that the development and facilitation of professional registration is critical to personal and business success.IMI exists to make this happen.’ In 2013, IMI launched the Professional Register. The Register lists individuals such as vehicle technicians and sales representatives in the automotive industry who have been recognised for their experience, professionalism and commitment to ethical working practices, and for continually keeping their knowledge and skills up to date with the latest training from the industry. Professionals in the motor industry, aspire to join the Professional Register. Specifically, IMI Techsafe refers to the register devoted to those technicians who meet the professional standards for Electrified Vehicles. On 28 October 2020, the IMI announced that it had appointed Professor Jim Saker as its new president. It also announced that Linda Jackson and Sandy Burgess were its new vice-presidents. They also confirmed Kevin Finn as chairman and Tony Tomsett as honorary treasurer.