Former Volvo and Polestar global boss joins IMI as new chief executive

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed former Polestar and Volvo global director Nick Connor as its new chief executive.

Connor was formerly the global chief executive of Polestar and was the head of the APEC region for Volvo Cars and managing director at Volvo Cars in Australia and the UK.

The IMI said “his extensive and varied experience will be a key asset in leading the organisation and its members through a rapid period of change”.

Graeme Potts, chair of the IMI Board, said: “Nick’s energy, experience and vision for the future of the organisation and the automotive sector are exactly what the organisation needs as we continue to champion the people who keep our sector moving forward.

“It’s an exciting time for the IMI and the industry, and we’re confident Nick will lead us with passion and purpose.

“I, and the rest of the IMI’s Board, look forward to working with him.”

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Daksh Gupta, chair of the IMI’s Nomination Committee, who was instrumental in the recruitment process for the IMI’s next CEO, added: “The appointment of Nick followed a rigorous recruitment process, and I am confident we have found a leader who not only understands the IMI’s values but who also brings the ambition and insight to help the organisation grow its impact. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”

Connor concluded: “I am very excited and proud to be joining the IMI at such a critical point for the automotive industry and our members.

“I look forward to ensuring that our members’ interests are robustly represented and that we continue to grow the IMI’s influence and portfolio of services to meet the requirements of a fast-changing automotive landscape.”

Connor will officially take up the position on August 18.