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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has appointed Ashley Fernihough as the new CEO of the SMMT Industry Forum.
Fernihough, who has had an extensive career in the automotive field, replaced Richard Sadler who left the Industry Forum after three years.
Starting a lifelong automotive career as an engineering intern, Fernihough has accumulated more than 40 years of experience in management and consulting roles spanning virtually every area of the industry. He has a track record of delivering successful business transformation programs, with global leadership positions at companies including Jaguar Land Rover, Ricardo and IBM.
Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of SMMT, said, “I would like to welcome Ashley to SMMT and to the SMMT Industry Forum. As the automotive sector makes a once-in-a-century transition, Ashley’s background in transformational growth makes her ideally placed to ensure the SMMT Industry Forum helps auto companies future-proof their businesses through increased skills, productivity and competitiveness.”
Says Fernihough, “I am delighted to be joining the Industry Forum and look forward to building a great teamwork. People, productivity and profitability are my passion and what the SMMT Industry Forum is all about, so leading this growth-focused organization at a defining time for the automotive sector is an exciting prospect.”
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