Sarah Sillars, Chief Executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has accepted a position on BEN's Board of Trustees.

Sarah has been Chief Executive of the IMI since 2002 and is recognised as a highly respected industry commentator. With more than twenty five years of experience within the motor and retail industries, she is listed as the tenth most influential person in the UK motor industry and the ‘most powerful' female executive, according to AM Magazine.

David Main, BEN's Chief Executive commented;
"I am delighted to welcome Sarah to our Board of Trustees where she will be invaluable in helping us to shape BEN's future. Sarah has been a long term supporter of BEN, previously serving as Vice President, and she brings to the Board an enthusiasm and unparalleled understanding of the industry that we are certain will reap huge rewards for BEN."

Speaking of her appointment, Sarah said;
"It was with great pleasure that I was able to accept the Trustee position with BEN. Having been a close follower and ardent supporter of the welfare work that is given to young and old alike by BEN, I will now be able to get more involved beyond being a supporter and fundraiser."