The Institut Automobile du Mans was founded in 2005.
Strategic governance of the IAM is provided by the Board and Director.
The Board is composed of 25 members divided into 3 groups:
- College of the founding members (12 members)
- Conseil régional des Pays de la Loire
- Conseil General de la Sarthe
- Le Mans Métropole
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Le Mans and Sarthe
- France
- Association Fédération Française du Sport Automobile
- College of Business and training and research centers (12 members)
- 6 companies in the automotive sector
- 6 training and research centers
- 1 extra member
The Board elects a Steering Committee. The Steering Committee includes:
- President: Michel BOUTON (Renault)
- Treasurer: Christophe CAMARET (Chastagner-Delaize Group)
- Secretary: Bernard WARAIN (CCI of Le Mans and Sarthe)
- 3 Vice-presidents representing the communities
- 1 Vice-President