about smmt

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. Its resources, reputation and unrivalled automotive data place it at the heart of the UK automotive industry.

SMMT is one of the UK’s largest, most influential trade associations, representing sectors ranging from R&D and manufacturing of cars, vans, trucks, buses, taxis and trailers; to tech, software, servicing and supply chain. Our members include large multi-nationals. SMEs and start-ups, and SMMT’s remit is to support, safeguard and champion their businesses and competitiveness, promoting their interest to government, stakeholders and media in the UK and globally.

smmt vision

Making the UK the best place for automotive business

smmt mission

Enhance the prosperity, importance and diversity of the UK motor industry through intelligence, influential relationships and market-driven services delivered by highly engaged people

what we do

become a member

SMMT members are part of a powerful, united voice that is recognised and respected by policy makers in the UK, EU and beyond. They benefit from influential advocacy, the ability to inform policy and regulation, access to expert advice and market-leading data and intelligence, as well as extensive business development and networking opportunities globally.

ADVOCACY

Help shape the industry’s future via our agenda-setting specialist committees, events and government engagement

market intelligence

Tap into the latest automotive trends, and plan ahead with unrivalled data and analysis at preferential rate

international services

Get support to trade overseas, win new business and grow your presence in international markets

Targeted networking

Make new business connections at our year-round portfolio of conferences, events and roadshows

Innovation support

Benefit from funding advice and profit-raising platforms, and participate in SMMT’s technical legislative work

Manufacturing competitiveness

Access specialist certification, training and consultancy to help you achieve manufacturing excellence and grow your business

become a member

executive team

communciations

Policy

International

Events

President

Mike Hawes OBE

Chief Executive

Konstanze Scharring

Executive Director, Government and External Affairs

Emma Butcher

Director of Communicatations

Yung Tran

Director of Member Services and Business Development

Ruta Aisthorpe

Director of Global Operations and Partnerships

Geoff Bland

Chief Financial Officer

Katie Milbourn

Director of Group HR

Seftton Samuels

Director & General Counsel

Vinny Phul

Chief Technology Officer

Anna Lindt

Director of Vehicle Regulation

Rebecca Lynn

Executive Assistant to Mike Hawes, CEO

Emma Butcher

Director of Communications

ebutcher@smmt.co.uk

James Boley

Head of PR

jboley@smmt.co.uk

Paul Large

Head of Digital and Brand

plarge@smmt.co.uk

Paul Mauerhoff

Senior Media Manager

pmauerhoff@smmt.co.uk

Rebecca Gibbs

Senior Press Officer

rgibbs@smmt.co.uk

Scott Clarke

Senior Press Officer

sclarke@smmt.co.uk

Konstanze Scharring

Executive Director, Government and External Affairs

Anna Lindt

Director of Vehicle Regulation

Matthew Croucher

Chief Economist

Matthew Ogg

Head of Policy

Ruta Aisthorpe

Director of Global Operations and Partnerships

Matt Smith

Head of International

Frances Woodman

International Manager

Simon Winterbottom

International Manager

Anna Farnell

Head of Events

Lai Espiner

Events Manager

Julia Lo Presti Ventura

Events and Communications Project Manager

Mick Flanagan

SMMT President; Vice President, Adient

Past Presidents

Find out who has held the role of SMMT President since 1902

uk automotive at a glance

UK Automotive plays a critical role in the economy and society – keeping Britain on the move. Automotive is a major contributor to the nation’s economic wellbeing, investing in and developing technologies to advance zero emission mobility, and providing well-paid skilled jobs in businesses and their supply-chains in all regions across the UK

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The SMMT Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

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SMMT Group needs to be representative of the industry it champions and the consumers it serves so our own workforce must be a mirror to broader society. This five-year strategy is our roadmap and the destination is clear. Above all, it is testament to our ambition and our commitment to create a culture where all can thrive and drive success together.

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our History

Frederick Simms was a British engineer and pioneering visionary of today’s British motor industry. In 1902 he believed the fragmented nature of the UK’s motor industry needed to be addressed by creating a UK representative body to provide leadership, protection and direction to the British motor industry.

Past Presidents

Mick Flanagan

Mike Hawes OBE

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about smmt

smmt vision

Making the UK the best place for automotive business

smmt mission

Enhance the prosperity, importance and diversity of the UK motor industry through intelligence, influential relationships and market-driven services delivered by highly engaged people

what we do

ADVOCACY

market intelligence

international services

Targeted networking

Innovation support

Manufacturing competitiveness

our people

Mike Hawes OBE

Konstanze Scharring

Emma Butcher

Yung Tran

Ruta Aisthorpe

Geoff Bland

Katie Milbourn

Seftton Samuels

Vinny Phul

Anna Lindt

Rebecca Lynn

Emma Butcher

James Boley

Paul Large

Paul Mauerhoff

Rebecca Gibbs

Scott Clarke

Konstanze Scharring

Anna Lindt

Matthew Croucher

Matthew Ogg

Ruta Aisthorpe

Matt Smith

Frances Woodman

Simon Winterbottom

Anna Farnell

Lai Espiner

Julia Lo Presti Ventura

Mick Flanagan

Past Presidents

uk automotive at a glance

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SMMT Values

Corporate Social Responsibility

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our History

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1935 to 1945

1945 to 1980

1980 to 2000

2000 to present

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1935 to 1945

1945 to 1980

1980 to 2000

2000 to present

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