MIA COMMITTEE

MALCOLM WILSON OF M-SPORT AND IAIN WIGHT OF RICARDO ADD STRENGTH TO THE MIA COMMITTEE

Posted: March 21, 2010 9:13 PM

At the AGM of the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), Malcolm Wilson, founder and CEO of M-Sport, the World Championship Rally squad of Ford, was elected to join the Executive Committee. He was joined by Iain Wight, Business Development Director Motorsport, of Ricardo, providers of cutting edge transmission systems in motorsport.

"Our Committee provides strategic guidance and vision which benefits our wider membership" says Alistair Fergusson, Chairman MIA and MD of Alcon. "Ricardo is well connected with both defence and automotive industries - two sectors which are proving vital in our programme of diversifying motorsport companies into new sectors.

"M-Sport, led so capably by Malcolm Wilson, is able to bring their knowledge of the World Rally Championship and the booming road performance car market with their Ford RS programme. Their knowledge and vision will help guide the MIA plans for the future".

Jim Morris, of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems was elected Vice-Chairman of the MIA for the up-coming year.

The full MIA Committee consists of:
Mr Alistair Fergusson (Chairman) - Alcon Components
Mr Jim Morris (Vice-Chairman) - Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems
Mr Richard Barnes - SPA Automotive
Mr Dick Bennetts - WSR
Mr Martin Birrane - Lola Cars International
Mr Peter Digby - Xtrac
Mr Graham Fuller - Minister Racing Engines
Mr Alan Gow - BTCC/MSA
Mr John Kirkpatrick - JK Motorsport Consultancy
Mr George Lendrum