Courland retained by BEN to find new CEO

Courland, the only retained executive search firm that specialises in the global automotive industry, have been appointed by the Trustees of BEN – The Automotive Industry Charity to carry out an executive search to find its new Chief Executive Officer.

BEN is the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries. Founded in 1905, the Charity provides practical help, support, advice and friendship to more than 15,000 men and women and their families every year. In addition BEN provides a home to over 350 individuals in one of its four residential centres in the UK and offers day care facilities at its centre in Coventry.
“This appointment has a prestigious and unique role in the industry“, commented Martin Bohling, Global Managing Partner for Courland Automotive LLP. “We are delighted to have been retained by the Trustees of BEN’s for this assignment, and given the profile and importance of this position, we will be searching extensively for quality candidates in the ‘Not for Profit’ and the automotive industry in general”.


Established in 1991, Courland Automotive Practice serves clients from all sectors of the automotive industry: from component manufacturers through OEMs, importers and dealer groups to the aftermarket, vehicle rental and leasing, motor sports, media and communications, and professional services. Courland is best known for its retained executive search capabilities however, the firm also offers middle management resources, interim management and a wide range of consulting services to the automotive sector. Courland has access to an extensive network of contacts and resources through its global offices in Chicago, Detroit, Frankfurt London Los Angeles, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo, and Zurich.

Contacts at Courland:
Martin Bohling, Global Managing Partner
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