New FCAI boss appointed
Ian Chalmers, with a long background in both corporate and government positions, is the new chief executiveIan Chalmers has been appointed chief executive of peak industry body the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
Chalmers’ appointment follows the resignation of former FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar in July this year.
Chalmers will commence official duties as of Monday, September 19, 2011. Steve Payne acted as chief executive while the process of finding a permanent replacement took place.
Chalmers was selected from a competitive field of candidates, and has a strong background in both corporate and government roles.
Formerly the chief executive of Medicines Australia, the national industry association representing research-based Australian and International pharmaceutical companies, Chalmers was also chief executive of the Australian Local Government Association and the Australian Private Hospitals Association.
He has also served on the board of an ASX-listed bio-tech company and the ACT Asthma Foundation.
“I am particularly looking forward to continuing the chamber’s constructive relationship with government,” Chalmers said. “With many challenges facing the automotive sector in this country it is important we continue to work with our members and government, ensuring the sector remains viable and the manufacturing base robust.”
Australia’s major motorcycle and ATV importers are members of the FCAI, including Kawasaki, Honda, Kymco, Yamaha, BRP Australia, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, BMW Motorrad, John Sample Group, NF Importers and Peter Stevens Importers. The Australian Scooter Federation, an amalgam of major scooter importers, is also a member.
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