The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has appointed a new chairperson and two new board members, following the 2023 AGM on May 24.
Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bindhi has replaced Toyota Australia president and chief executive Matthew Callachor as chairperson.
Callachor has stepped down following three years at the FCAI helm and has been elected deputy chairperson, along with Mitsubishi Motors president and chief executive Shaun Westcott.
Honda Australia chief operating officer Carolyn McMahon was appointed as treasurer.
Hyundai Australia chief operating officer John Kett, Nissan Australia managing director Adam Paterson, Honda MPE general manager Tony Hinton, Inchcape Australia managing director Colin Christies and Volvo Car Australia managing director Stephen Connor were returned to the board of directors.
Tesla Australia and New Zealand country manager Thom Drew and Ford Australia and New Zealand president and chief executive Andrew Birkic were newly appointed to the Board.
FCAI chief executive Tony Weber welcomed the directors and office bearers to their positions.
“The FCAI’s membership encompasses over 63 brands and sub brands. Having a board made up of a diverse range of directors from different areas of the marketplace is critical in ensuring the FCAI continues to offer the best representation of Australia’s motoring industry,” Weber says.
“With more change occurring across emissions, intelligent transport, business models and customer experience than ever before, I am confident our board will provide the critical insight and guidance our industry needs as we move forward,” he says.
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