A Strong Operational Structure
At the FIA, our Members are at the heart of everything we do. To ensure that every Member receives the support they need to thrive, we have built a strong operational structure led by the FIA General Secretariat for Sport and the FIA General Secretariat for Automobile Mobility.
This framework provides our Members with the tools, resources, support and expertise to succeed in their respective regions while benefiting from the strength of a truly international network.
“Our mission is to empower FIA Members worldwide by offering tailored support through our General Secretariats, dedicated Departments, and regional offices and coordinators. We are committed to fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration within the FIA community to drive sustainable mobility and motor sport development.”
Alberto Villarreal, FIA General Manager
FIA GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR SPORT
“We are here to provide our Members with the support they need to grow motor sport from the grassroots to the global stage. By working together, we strengthen every level of the motor sport pyramid and shape a dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable future for the sport.”
Valerio Iachizzi, FIA Secretary General for Sport
FIA Sport Clubs Liaison Office
The FIA Sport Clubs Liaison Office plays a crucial role in supporting the motor sport activities of FIA Members and regions.
In 2024, the FIA Sport Clubs Liaison Office continued to work closely with the 149 ASNs and ACNs to strengthen relationships, support regional projects, and coordinate tailored development initiatives.
The FIA Sport Clubs Liaison Office also provided daily support to the FIA Vice-Presidents for Sport, prepared content for FIA Member events — including the FIA Conference and the FIA General Assemblies week — supported Club initiatives on the ground with the FIA Motorsport Funding Programme, and updated the e-Directory, which provides information on FIA Members worldwide.
FIA Sport Clubs Development and Education Department
The FIA Sports Clubs Development and Education Department supports FIA Member Clubs in developing professionally while promoting safe, sustainable, and inclusive motor sport.
Its mission is to grow, sustain, and elevate participation across the entire FIA community — from Clubs to volunteers and officials. The Department provides essential resources and equipment to support Club growth and offers tailored assistance, including expert visits delivered through the FIA Motorsport Accelerator Programme.
In 2024, initiatives such as FIA Motorsport in a Box and the FIA Affordable Cross Car project enabled Clubs to expand grassroots motor sport and strengthen local engagement.
Additionally, FIA University programmes offered high-level education, practical tools, and innovation to reinforce sport governance and Club leadership.
Sport Regions and Support Structure
Each of the five Sport Regions has a dedicated coordinator who works closely with the respective FIA Vice-Presidents for Sport and local Clubs to support motor sport development and foster regional growth.
Sport Regions and Support Structure
Each of the five Sport Regions has a dedicated coordinator who works closely with the respective FIA Vice-President for Sport and local Clubs to support motor sport development and foster regional growth.
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FIA GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR AUTOMOBILE MOBILITY
“We strongly believe that strengthening our Members’ actions and influence at the regional and local levels is key to achieving global impact. By supporting their development, encouraging innovation, and fostering collaboration within and across Regions, we enable each Club to drive change in its own context while contributing to a stronger, united FIA Mobility community.”
Willem Groenewald, FIA Secretary General for Automobile Mobility
FIA Membership Services Department
The FIA Membership Services Department of the FIA Secretariat for Automobile Mobility is a hub for the 168 FIA Mobility Members (including ACNs) and four FIA Mobility Regions, ensuring they have what they need to connect, learn, grow, and innovate within the FIA network.
It delivers a high-value Member experience by facilitating access to FIA Mobility services and programmes, supporting capacity-building, encouraging networking and knowledge-sharing, and enabling the development of new initiatives through dedicated tools and funding mechanisms such as the FIA Regional Development Programme.
In 2024, the Department further empowered the Mobility Regional Offices by launching the FIA Innovation Challenge and provided strategic guidance to ensure FIA Member events, both global and regional, served as effective platforms for networking and experience sharing. Members also benefited from learning opportunities offered through the FIA University Advanced Leadership Programme and the FIA University Senior Executives Programme with Columbia Business School Executive Education.
The Department also continued to coordinate the FIA Mobility Services Commission and leverage the expertise of its members to incubate new services, foster cross-regional collaboration and ensure the Department remained closely connected to the evolving needs of Clubs.
FIA Global Advocacy Department
The FIA Global Advocacy Department focuses on building the capacities of FIA Member Clubs in public policy and advocacy across all four FIA Mobility Regions to help them navigate the rapidly evolving mobility landscape. By cooperating with international organisations, fostering connection, documenting evidenced-based interventions and promoting best practices, it ensures the FIA is the global voice for safe, sustainable, and accessible mobility for all.
In 2024, the Department developed key initiatives such as the FIA Road Safety Index, research and studies under the FIA University, and capacity-building training in road safety with Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life. It also managed the FIA Safe and Sustainable Mobility Grants Programme, designed to empower Clubs to create impact on the ground.
Mobility Regions and Support Structure
In Mobility, the FIA operates four regional offices worldwide, each working closely with FIA Mobility Regional Presidents to support Clubs in navigating local policies, projects, and advocacy initiatives.
These offices are strategically located in Brussels for Region I (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Australia for Region II (Asia-Pacific), Canada for Region III (North America & The Caribbean), and Buenos Aires for Region IV (South & Central America), with at least one regional coordinator in each office to ensure tailored support for their respective Regions.
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CLUB CORRESPONDENTS
Upon joining the FIA, each Member Organisation appoints a ‘Club Correspondent’, whose primary role is to be the main point of contact for all FIA-related interaction and communications.
Club Correspondents’ active engagement ensures strong connections within the FIA network and fosters inter-Club exchanges. Their contributions help shape future FIA Member Events and Programmes, ensuring alignment with the needs and expectations of the Clubs.
In Mobility, Club Correspondents are supported in their role through annual meetings organised at both regional and global levels, where they can share knowledge and best practices.
In 2024, the FIA Region I Club Correspondents’ Meeting was held in May 2024 in Cairo, Egypt, hosted by the Automobile and Touring Club of Egypt during the FIA Region I Spring meeting.
The FIA Region II Club Correspondents’ Meeting took place at the FIA Region II Roundtable event in Cebu, the Philippines, while the FIA Region III and Region IV Club Correspondents’ Meetings were held during the FIA American Congress in Lima, Peru. To enable global participation and discussion, the FIA Club Correspondents’ Global Meeting 2024 was held online in November.
