Chartered accountant Tom Brass has been elected chairman of the independent professional institute that represents the interests of professional interim managers.
A respected champion of the sector, Mr Brass aims to continue the work of the Institute of Interim Management (IIM) in setting quality standards of accreditation, professional development and best practice, whilst promoting the development of interim management in the UK and internationally.
Mr Brass became an Interim Manager in 1997, following some 25 years' experience as an accountant and consultant within a large firm serving international clients.
He takes a close interest in all public affairs matters affecting interims, including legislation and regulation emanating from both Brussels and Westminster. He has also been following the progress of the Money Laundering Regulations into UK law since they began life in 2004 as the draft EU Third Money Laundering Directive.
At its AGM in London, IIM members elected Tom Brass unopposed after Tony Evans had completed the maximum three years as chairman.
Founded in 2002, the IIM sets quality standards for the fast-growing interim management sector.
During the AGM, members also emphasised the need for the IIM to increase its membership among professional interims and to work with the providers' trade body, the Interim Management Association (IMA), to increase efforts to professionalise the sector across the board.