Kia’s Philpott becomes SMMT’s new president

Mark Moran
28 November 2025
Paul Philpott

 

The 84th president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Paul Philpott, president and chief executive of Kia UK. 

Announced at SMMT’s 108th Annual Dinner, Philpott will assume office from 1 January 2026, replacing Mick Flanagan, vice president for Adient, who steps down after completing his two-year tenure.

Philpott’s career in the automotive sector stretches back 37 years when. After graduating with a degree in Banking and Finance from Loughborough...

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