FISITA is a neutral, non-profit association governed by its member societies and supported by the global automotive industry. Policy is determined by the member societies in Council and carried out by FISITA's staff under the direction of the Executive Board. Move your mouse over the chart to see more detail.
FISITA Member Societies
FISITA's members are the national automotive engineering
societies in 36 countries worldwide. Each society sends 1-4
delegates to the FISITA Council (depending on the size of its
membership).
FISITA Honorary Committee
The
Honorary Committee are FISITA's key supporters and the
federation's link with the global industry. Honorary
Committee members are top-level managers of the world's major
automotive companies.
Council
Council is FISITA's
governing body, composed of delegates from each member
society, plus members of the Executive Board and Past
Presidents. Council meets twice a year in a different member
country and is responsible for deciding major policy,
including the host country for each World Automotive
Congress.
Executive Board
The Executive
Board is responsible for the development and execution of
FISITA's strategy and the direction of all programmes.
Technical Committee
The
Technical Committee oversees FISITA's technical policy and
events including the planning and organisation of the World
Automotive Congress and applications for FISITA Patronage for
international conferences.
Education Committee
The
Education Committee manages FISITA's student programmes
including the Travelling Fellowship, Student Congress &
Travel Bursary Programmes.
Finance Committee
The Finance
Committee sets FISITA's budget and scrutinises its financial
statements, as well as recommending policy to the Council
concerning accounting, investment and audit.
Internal Relations Committee
The Internal Relations Committee works to foster co-operation
among member societies, including joint-programmes and
Internal Relations policy encouraging new societies, new
membership applications.
Chief Executive and Staff
The work
of FISITA is supported by a small staff based in London, UK
and led by the Chief Executive.