Motor Trader is proud to announce Close Brothers Motor Finance as Headline Partner for the Motor Trader Women in Motor Industry Awards (WiMIA).

On Thursday 4 December 2025, at the prestigious Marriott Grosvenor Square in London, these awards will shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of women across every part of the motor industry.

John Cassidy, sales managing director, said: “We’re thrilled to be the headline sponsors of the Women in Motor Industry awards as part of our ongoing commitment to championing diversity and inclusion.

These awards celebrate the many remarkable achievements of women in our industry, and we hope they will inspire more female leaders and innovators.

For this to happen, we need to make sure we have an industry women not only want to work in, but want a career in. This event supports our commitment to making this happen, and creating a diverse and inclusive industry.”

From commercial vehicles to motor retailing, these awards celebrate the talent, innovation, and leadership shaping the future of the sector.

Cassidy added: “As a key player, in the industry, we have a focus on nurturing female talent into middle management and leadership roles. We’re proud of the increase we’ve seen in female representation in our application process for roles over the past four years.

“Together if we all remain focussed on increasing the momentum in our initiatives, we’re changing the game to make the motor industry a more inclusive workplace for all.

“We encourage all in our industry to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the women who are making a real impact in your business, and create the opportunities for them to keep growing.”