The CEO of the Nationwide Franchised Sellers Affiliation Sue Robinson was awarded the Sue Brownson Award for Excellent Management within the automotive trade.
The award was created in honour of former President of the IMI, the late Sue Brownson OBE who made an excellent particular person contribution to the automotive trade. The award was offered on the Institute of the Motor Business’s (IMI) Annual Dinner and Awards 2025.
Robinson has lobbied the federal government on all points impacting UK sellers since she took on the highest job on the NFDA in 2006.
Robinson stated: “I’m deeply honoured to obtain the Sue Brownson Award for Excellent Management within the automotive trade.
“My honest due to the IMI and Julia Muir for presenting the award, in addition to to the complete trade for this recognition, not least to Sue Brownson who was my mentor within the trade.
“The automotive sector is an unbelievable trade to be a part of, and all through my profession, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside many inspiring and influential figures.
“From my early days as a press and coverage officer on the RMIF to turning into Chief Government of NFDA in 2006, I’ve been dedicated to elevating the profile of the automotive retail sector with each the federal government and the media. My focus has all the time been on guaranteeing a powerful, constructive relationship between sellers, producers, and the broader UK market.
“Simply as I’ve loved constructing my profession on this sector, NFDA’s employment initiative, Drive My Profession, has remained devoted to championing the trade, elevating consciousness of its various profession alternatives, and serving to to establish and develop the subsequent era of expertise to guide the sector.
“Despite the challenges of recent years, including the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit, the automotive industry has shown remarkable resilience. NFDA members, in particular, have demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in navigating these headwinds, reinforcing the sector’s vital role in the UK economy.”
