CHANGES DIVERSITY IN THE MOTOR INDUSTRY

Tackling the motoring issues that matter

CAST your minds back to the Brit List rundown of the most influential people in the motor industry (Issue 1,683) and you may recall discussions around diversity, and how underrepresented some demographics were.

Well, back then I promised Auto Express I would look into this subject more closely – which is why I’ve spent some time talking to senior and influential motor-industry figures. I wanted to find out not just what the state of play is on this important topic, but also how people from minority groups made their way towards the top, and what individuals from diverse backgrounds can offer one of the world’s most exciting industries.

I felt it important to understand the journeys faced by a number of people who fall into the under-represented fields, and who have also made significant differences within the sector for a multitude of reasons. Being aware that my lived experiences are different from those of the majority of people I see in this industry, especially at or near the top, I was keen to understand the journeys of senior figures who have gone against the demographic