Secretary General

About IMMA:

IMMA – the International Motorcycle Manufacturers’ Association – is the trusted voice of the motorcycle industry in global forums. IMMA advocates the development and harmonisation of technical regulations which affect the motorcycle industry and aim to advance inclusive policies for motorcycling.

IMMA represents the manufacturing and trade industry of mopeds, motorcycles and three-wheelers often also referred to as Powered Two and Three Wheeled Vehicles (PTWs).

IMMA is an accredited NGO to the United Nations and the World Forum for harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and member of United Nations Road Safety Collaboration. IMMA contributes to global standardization bodies (ISO and IEC) and various other international networks as the International Transport Forum, IRTAD and GTB.

Based in Geneva, IMMA is a member-driven organization, with a small secretariat providing services to IMMA committees and expert groups addressing vehicle regulations on environmental and safety performance of vehicles, road safety and mobility of PTWs. A range of e-tools are in use to facilitate the sharing of information and communication. IMMA secretariat staff are instrumental in aligning Members’ views to reach common positions.

For more information on IMMA see www.immamotorcycles.org.

IMMA’s Vision

IMMA, as the global voice of the Motorcycle Industry, will promote solutions for safe, sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable motorcycle mobility.

IMMA’s Mission

* IMMA advocates and engages in the development and progressive harmonisation of vehicle requirements within global regulatory forums.

* IMMA promotes motorcycling as effective, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions.

* IMMA supports the industry by addressing common challenges and opportunities.

An ever-changing regulatory landscape guided by the principles of sustainable mobility, induces, in most cases, significant efforts and development. The pace and extent of these changes, however, can be overwhelming.

IMMA offers the motorcycle industry a united voice and continuous presence in the regulatory activities of the United Nations (UN) and other international forums. With decades of regulatory experience and policy expertise, IMMA serves the crucial role of being the primary intermediary between motorcycle manufacturers and international organisations. By ensuring constant liaison with the industry, IMMA enables manufacturers to plan their individual product development and deployment.

Manufacturers continue to undertake product innovations and make major investments to offer consumers products which are safer, cleaner, more efficient and — no less important — even more enjoyable to use, as part of a viable future mobility system.

IMMA and its members are committed to sustainable motorcycling as part of the future of mobility.

The role of the Secretary General of IMMA:

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Organisational & Team Leadership:
  • Develop and implement an ambitious vision and a forward-looking strategy for IMMA, aligning with the organisation’s mission and values.
  • Lead the organisation in adapting to evolving regulatory, technological, societal, and economic developments.
  • Provide internal leadership towards staff and Members by bridging diverse views and helping to build consensus.
  • Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and inclusion to empower the secretariat team to perform to its full potential.
  • Nurture strong relationships with member organisations, to ensure Members’ satisfaction in an open-minded and bias-free environment.
  • Build a transparent relationship with the Steering Committee, based on respect, trust and open communication to ensure healthy and efficient collaboration.
  • Support internal reflections on organisational themes (e.g. office location, innovative cooperative tools, contribution system).
  • Ensure and lead impartial coordination between different internal stakeholders.

• External Representation and Engagement:
  • Serve as a prominent advocate and figurehead for the industry, representing IMMA to policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain and further strengthen visibility and reputation of IMMA through thought leadership and public speaking engagements.
  • Act as a spokesperson for the organisation, engaging with media and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Drive potential membership growth.
• Operational Excellence & Financial Acumen:
  • Oversee financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation, ensuring the sustainability and further growth of IMMA.
  • Present financial matters to governance leaders effectively for their input, decisions and approval.
  • Explore diverse revenue streams to ensure financial health and stability of the organisation.

Ideal candidate profile:

Professional experience:

• At least 10 years of professional experience.
• Extensive experience in an international setting, preferably with experience having lived and worked in different parts of the world.
• Previous experience within an association/membership environment.
• Experience in managing cross-cultural teams, building and maintaining strong relationships and achieving consensus including on issues of highest strategic importance.
• Proven experience in working on highly political issues, with a very good political sense and ability to relate economic developments to policy initiatives.
• Good understanding of the functioning of the UN and the international regulatory and policy-making fora.
• Ideally, proven knowledge of the motorcycle industry and transport-related issues, including regional / global specificities.
• Proven experience in budget and organisational management, ability to operate across multiple jurisdictions and ensure highest quality internal reporting.

Key qualifications and attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills: charisma, diplomacy, consensus-building, listening, flexibility and agility.
• Positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strategic mindset and ability to connect the dots.
• Dynamic networker: keen to work and interact with a large diversity of stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong leadership, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex issues and their potential impact on the organisation.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Why you should be interested in this role:

• Lead a well-established association and have impact on a number of topics of highest strategic business importance.
• Interact directly with decision makers/partners within the industry globally, and further grow an extensive strong professional network.
• Work with a highly qualified, motivated and driven team.

Contribute to realising the organisation’s mission and strategic agenda.

Contact Person

Anna Aleksandra Koj