The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today announced the appointment of Diogo Pinto as FIA Region I Director General. 

Effective 1 January 2026, Diogo will lead FIA Region I’s Secretariat in Brussels and report to the FIA Region I President and governing bodies to deliver the Region’s strategy and priorities across Greater Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  

Diogo brings extensive leadership experience across European public affairs, institutional engagement and Secretariat management. Since February 2020, he has served as Policy Director at FIA Region I, leading engagement with EU institutions and UNECE on mobility, sustainability and consumer priorities, and has been Acting Director General since June 2025. He previously held senior leadership roles in Brussels as Secretary General of the European Movement International and Secretary General of the European Youth Forum, and earlier worked in the European Parliament as an Accredited Parliamentary Assistant and principal adviser. 

FIA Region I is the largest and most diverse of the FIA’s mobility regions, comprising 103 mobility clubs that represent the interests of more than 41 million members. In his role as Director General, Diogo will play a pivotal role in policy development and lobbying activities of clubs across the Region as well as member development and support.  

Willem Groenewald, FIA Secretary General for Automobile Mobility and Sustainability said:  

“As we strengthen our policy and advocacy work on behalf of mobility clubs across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Diogo brings a strong track record in European public affairs and deep knowledge of the Region I network. I look forward to working with him as we support our Member Clubs to deliver safer, more sustainable and more accessible mobility for road users.” 

Diogo Pinto, FIA Region I Director General at the FIA, said:  

“It is a privilege to continue serving FIA Region I and its Member Clubs in this new capacity. I look forward to working closely with the President, the governing bodies, the FIA, and our team in Brussels to strengthen the voice of consumers and mobility clubs, and to advance safe, sustainable, and affordable mobility for all.” 

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About the FIA

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility. 

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.