What plans do you have for your new role?
 
We have to keep on working on the same subjects that have been considered vital in the last few years. Most of all we have to work on reciprocity of both services and benefits to all members worldwide. Another important subject is the strengthening of those smaller clubs that have to become more influential both at home and abroad.

What attributes do you bring to the position?
 
As a manager I do believe that my first duty is to fix the targets that we have to achieve. I want all those who are going to collaborate with me to share the enthusiasm inside my team as well as the responsibilities involved with delivering these targets. As FIA Deputy President for Mobility and the Automobile I know that we are going to face tough challenges but I do believe that no goal is out of reach.

What are the major changes that Sebastia Salvadò brought to the FIA in the last 12 months and how will you continue his work?
 
Sebastia Salvadò, my predecessor, was responsible last year for developing the FIA Mobility Plan for 2007 to 2009. Proceeding with working on this Plan is the first task I have taken on. Salvadò followed this Plan from the start and brought it to final approval at the World Council for Mobility & the Automobile and the General Assembly in Barcelona.

What is the most important issue facing mobility and the automobile today?
 
In the near future there are two main challenges that we are going to face: the first one is – of course – about road safety. The goal is reducing the epidemic effects of road accidents both in developed countries and in the Third World. To do this we’ll have to work closely together with the FIA Foundation. The second one is to continuously improve our efforts, to champion the interests of both our members and motorists in general by effectively urging and lobbying the competent authorities, in order to solve the problems of private mobility.

What will be your day to day responsibilities of the FIA Deputy President?
 
Following the job my predecessors started as well as motivating those who are committed to work on the projects we have planned. The FIA is going to face tough decisions and it is important to have strong involvement at the highest level.

What advances do you hope to make to FIA Mobility in the next five years?
 
Being more involved in all the steps taken internationally and nationally mainly for road safety. Increasing the strong and important work of the FIA and developing our incredible potential as a group.