Sophie Crétel appointed to new position of PR Campaigns and Activations Manager at International Motors Ltd - Thomas Davis promoted to PR Operations & Administration Senior Executive

MEDIA ADVISORY - Not for publication

13^th October 2026 – International Motors Ltd (IML) is pleased to announce Sophie Crétel's appointment as PR Campaigns and Activations Manager.

Sophie joins the PR team to work across all brands in the IML portfolio, including Isuzu, Subaru UK & Ireland, GWM UK, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, and FOTON.   

Sophie will be a known face to many journalists and members of the media, having recently been a part of the events team at IML, and having worked on several PR and media events over the past few years.

Additionally, Thomas Davis has been promoted to PR Operations & Administration Senior Executive. Thomas has been with IML for nearly 3 years and was Highly Commended by the Guild of Motoring Writers for their Young PR of the Year Award in 2025. Thomas will oversee all press fleet and media vehicle logistics for all brands.

James Drake, Head of PR at International Motors Ltd, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Sophie to the PR team and to recognise Thomas’s significant contribution over the past year with this well-deserved promotion. Bringing the group PR functions together allows the whole team to work across IML’s diverse brand portfolio, combining their expertise and experience to deliver stronger campaigns, events and media support across the business.”

Commenting on her new role, Sophie Crétel added, “This is an exciting time to join the PR team. Our legacy brands Subaru and Isuzu are now offering credible EV alternatives, Mitsubishi has recently recommenced vehicle sales, and we have the forthcoming launch of the FOTON LCV brand. The portfolio of products in the group is very diverse, and I’m looking forward to overseeing campaigns and activations with such variation.”

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PR contact:
Sophie Crétel, scrétel@imgroup.co.uk
Thomas Davis, tdavis@imgroup.co.uk
Brian Wheeler, bwheeler@imgroup.co.uk
James Drake, jdrake@imgroup.co.uk

About International Motors Limited
International Motors is part of the IM Group of companies operating in the Automotive, Property and Finance sectors. International Motors Ltd (IML), its automotive division, is a leading and experienced player in the European automotive industry with 50 years of experience and is a distributor partner for renowned brands including Subaru UK & Ireland, Isuzu UK, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, GWM UK and FOTON. IML operates all elements of distribution from its vehicle import and preparation facility in Sheerness and provides aftersales support from its 240,000 sq. ft. bonded parts and logistics warehouse facility in West Bromwi