The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed three new non-executive directors (NEDs) to its board as part of a wider refresh aimed at strengthening governance, inclusion and long-term strategic planning.

Benjamin Hill, Paula Cooper and Sukhi Clark bring experience from the financial, automotive and mobility sectors.

Hill, the former CFO of Nominet UK, has also held senior leadership roles at Unipart Group. He has been appointed chair of the IMI’s Audit and Risk Management Committee.

He said: “My role as Non-Executive Director and Audit and Risk Management Committee Chair for the IMI enables me to combine my automotive passion and financial experience to help steer this prestigious organisation towards a clear growth plan based on solid foundations. It is a privilege to help shape the future of such an organisation.”

Cooper, who recently completed her tenure as a Toyota GB board director and has been an advocate of the IMI’s There’s More to Motor campaign, also joins the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

She said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the IMI Board and support its ambitions. Industry, technology, consumers and regulations are evolving rapidly, and the IMI has an important role to play.

“I hope to support it thriving in providing a relevant, effective and exemplary range of services; to be a beacon for automotive professionals and attracting more people to desire a career in automotive with the vast range of exciting, rewarding and enjoyable opportunities available.”

Clark, head of accessible vehicles at Motability Operations and a visiting professor at Birmingham City University, joins the Nomination, Remuneration and Governance Committee.

She said: “With the motor industry undergoing significant transformation and facing critical skills shortages, I am passionate about helping organisations prepare for future challenges.

“Joining the Board as an NED offers a meaningful opportunity to influence positive, long-term change across the industry. I want to support the IMI in driving initiatives that attract diverse talent, promote lifelong professional learning, and ensure the sector remains innovative, inclusive and resilient.”

Graeme Potts, chair of the IMI board, said: “I am proud to welcome Benjamin, Paula and Sukhi to the IMI Board. Their collective experience exemplifies our belief that a diverse Board drives better decisions.

“These appointments will help us better reflect the evolving automotive workforce and ensure the IMI continues to champion the highest standards of professionalism, inclusion and innovation.”

The IMI said the appointments reflect its ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with gender balance and varied experience now embedded into its governance. Further updates to the board are expected in the coming weeks.