I am happy to report that, as the automotive and mobility industry transforms itself before our eyes, there are some outstanding innovators and problem solvers in the forefront of the changes.

How do I know? Because for the past three years my company, Ennis & Co, has had the privilege of partnering with Autocar to deliver Drivers of Change – a UK-wide competition sponsored by leading automotive brands that showcases the brightest and most original thinkers in the industry across three key categories of transformation: digital; diversity and inclusion; and retail.

This year, the judges agreed that the quality of the finalists was stronger than ever, so big congratulations are due to three category winners, who were announced at the recent Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) annual dinner: Carl Goves (Immense Simulations), Darren Coan (Ford Europe) and Jack Allman (Bumper).

Well done, too, to those who just missed out on the top prizes.