Konstanze Scharring becomes Director of Policy at 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø
10 Apr 2013
Konstanze Scharring
SMMTis pleased to announce that Konstanze Scharring has been promoted to the new position of Director of Policy.
Konstanze is responsible for all aspects of policy and technical support for the SMMTmembership and for 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s subsidiary companies – Motor Codes and SMMTIndustry Forum.
Konstanze, who first joined SMMTin 2000, has most recently been Head of Public Policy and Vehicle Legislation. Between 2002 and 2005, Konstanze was seconded to help set up the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) and as Deputy Director was instrumental in delivering the colour-coded CO2 label for new cars, which helps consumers make lower carbon choices.
Since her return to SMMTin 2005, Konstanze has led 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s strategic engagement with policy makers and stakeholders at UK and EU level on all political, economic, technical, environmental and e-mobility issues on behalf of the automotive sector in the UK.
Her teams deliver on 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s priorities to secure investment and export-led growth in vehicle manufacturing in the UK, to ensure that the UK takes a lead in the global shift to low and ultra-low carbon vehicles, and to attract young people into a career in automotive through initiatives like the current ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ campaign. In the last six months, she has been closely involved in the development of a UK automotive sector strategy working with industry and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Commenting on her promotion, SMMTinterim Chief Executive, Mike Baunton said, “Konstanze is a well-regarded professional who has developed strong relationships with a number of government departments and external stakeholders. She is highly valued by our members, and this new role is recognition of her contribution to the influential position the SMMThas on motor industry-related issues.”
