The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) at their National Executive Council meeting, announced the appointment of Brian Cooke as the new Director General Designate for SIMI.

As part of the planned retirement of the current Director General Alan Nolan, Brian Cooke will act as Director General Designate until the official retirement of Mr. Nolan in quarter two of 2019.

Mr. Cooke has extensive experience within both the Society and Industry having previously held the position as Deputy Director General, Financial Controller and Secretary.