The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has announced the appointment of two new directors to its board, following the 2025 Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 21 May 2025.
Robert Thorp (Director, Honda Australia) and Glen Sealey (Managing Director, Renault Australia) have joined the FCAI Board. Existing director Andrew Humberstone (Vice President & Managing Director, Nissan Oceania) has been appointed Treasurer.
They join returning directors, including chair Vinesh Bhindi (Managing Director, Mazda Australia), and deputy chairs Matthew Callachor (President and CEO, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia) and Shaun Westcott (President and CEO, Mitsubishi Motors Australia). Other Board Members are Jamie Cohen (Managing Director Mercedes-Benz Cars & CEO Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific), Penny Ferguson (Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover Australia), Matthew Ferry (General Manager Sales & Marketing – Land Mobility, Yamaha Motor Australia) and Blair Read (Managing Director, Inchcape Australasia).
FCAI chief executive Tony Weber welcomed the new directors to the board.
“I would like to congratulate Robert and Glen on their appointments to the FCAI Board, and Andrew on his appointment as Treasurer. Their extensive experience and leadership across key areas of the market will strengthen our ability to represent the automotive sector through a period of significant change,” Mr Weber said.
“With the transition to low-emission vehicles, the rise of intelligent transport systems, growth in automotive global trade protectionist policies and an evolving regulatory landscape, the FCAI Board plays a critical role in guiding our work and advancing the interests of consumers and manufacturers alike.”