The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has appointed Simon Best as its new chief executive to take overall control of the road safety organisation.

Best’s new role will also embrace the IAM’s commercial businesses, IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive, which specialise in occupational driver training.

He joined the IAM in 2007 from GE Capital Solutions where he was responsible for the BT business partnership, thought to be the largest partner programme of its type in Europe.

Welcoming the appointment, IAM chairman Alistair Cheyne said: “Simon will lead the IAM, continuing to streamline our structure to ensure that we are fit for purpose. I believe he has the determination and vision to lead us confidently into the future, meeting our charitable objectives, developing our commercial business and making our roads safer for all.”