We’re looking for a Technical Manager.
Deadline for applications: 15 September 2022
IMMA is recruiting a Secretary General to take on this important leadership role early in the new year.
Learn more and apply at the following link: Application Link to Mavence Agency
Note: Mavence is the executive search firm in charge of the recruitment process. All interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and cover letter to Anna Koj, Mavence’s Managing Director: anna.koj@mavence.com
IMMA, as the global voice of the Motorcycle Industry, will promote solutions for safe, sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable motorcycle mobility.
IMMA advocates and engages in the development and progressive harmonisation of vehicle requirements within global regulatory forums, and supports the industry by addressing common challenges and opportunities.
IMMA promotes motorcycling as effective, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions.
The International Motorcycle Manufacturers’ Association regrets to announce, with great sadness, the death of Edwin Bastiaensen, IMMA Secretary General. Edwin passed away on Friday 17th May 2024. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and partner.
We ask for patience and respect while the organization and the global community come to terms with this tragic news. For urgent matters, please email: info@immamotorcycles.org and a member of the team will respond in due course. Thank you for your understanding.
This message is dedicated to our dear friend and colleague Edwin, and in support of his family and partner, with whom we all mourn.
Edwin Bastiaensen served as IMMA Secretary General from 2011 to 2024 and before this, he was part of the motorcycle community at the European motorcycle manufacturers’ association, ACEM. The grief from this tragic loss of Edwin has touched the whole motorcycle community across the globe. Edwin leaves behind him an immense legacy of dedication to a sector that, for so many of us, represents more than just a job, it is a passion.
Edwin was a figurehead to our industry, well known to so many in our sector and beyond, through the international institutions with which IMMA collaborates. His collegiate approach and enthusiasm for our work and most of all his friendship will be deeply missed.
Rest in peace, Edwin.
GENEVA – WP.29 is the United Nations body that develops and maintains the international regulatory framework for motor vehicles under the 1958, 1997, and 1998 Agreement, bringing together government delegations and industry stakeholders from around the world.
PHUKET – The International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) held its 2026 Spring Congress and General Assembly in Phuket, Thailand, hosted by the Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries (FAMI).
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“Two years of COVID-19 Pandemic demonstrated the resilience of mobilists recognizing motorcycles a convenient and affordable mobility and delivery tool. Though market developments in some regions are encouraging, the accumulation of global crises requires us to be vigilant. IMMA and its members, the national and regional associations, continue to be engaged in a constructive dialogue with their respective authorities and partners in in the regions in order to assist to a swift recovery of the economy”.
– Mr. Rakesh Sharma, IMMA President 2020-2023
All around the world, individuals and businesses rely on PTWs for door-to-door transport to their place of work, as vehicles for delivery of goods and services, or through the industry-generated jobs associated with PTWs.