SPEAKER BIOS
MIKE BRANCH
Board Member and Vice President of Data & Analytics, Geotab
Mike Branch serves as Board Member and Vice President of Data & Analytics at Geotab, where he has applied nearly two decades of experience as a data scientist, developer, and entrepreneur since joining in 2016. He leads the data and AI strategy for insights derived from over 4.7 million connected vehicles generating 80 billion daily data points, overseeing new business uses, enterprise data strategy, team development, and data privacy programs.
THOMAS BRAYLEY
Manager | Plant Fleet Services, City of Logan
Thomas is a seasoned leader who leverages his international experience to make a difference in the Fleet industry. Beginning his career as a Porsche automotive mechanic, he then progressed into fleet management across the Rail, Gas, Communications, Renewable Energy and Public Utilities sectors. Through this time Thomas has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of the fleet industry and applies this to developing effective strategies and solutions that address the diverse needs of the industry.
A passion and focus for being innovative, environmentally sustainable and resourceful, and committed to developing effective teams that can transform operations, improve culture, drive business growth and help organisations thrive in today ' s complex and ever-changing environment.
PHILIP BROWNE
Director, Vehicle Assessments Australia
Philip has worked in the fleet re-marketing industry for nearly 40 years. Initially 25 years with Fowles Auction Group, and the past 15 years with Autorola Australia. During this period, vehicle re-marketing has moved from mainly physical auctions to predominantly online sales platforms.
End-of-lease inspections were developed and implemented by Philip’ s re-marketing team at Fowles back in 1986. Inspection standards have continued to evolve over the year as vehicles have evolved, however the reasons for quality inspections are as important as ever.
Philip’ s experience in providing the fleet industry the services they require has seen the introduction of mid-term inspection to help fleets manage their in-service vehicle. End of lease inspections by independent inspector assist in managing end of lease costs. Philip’ s more resent focus is the introduction of accurate EV battery State of Health testing.
DEAN CALAPAI
Founder and Global Managing Director, IntelliTrac Australia
Dean Calapai is the Founder and Global Managing Director of IntelliTrac Australia’ s largest privately owned telematics provider.
With a background in electronics engineering, Dean has led IntelliTrac from its 1987 startup roots to a telematics leader.
He champions innovation through collaboration, delivering practical, highimpact fleet solutions for government and industry clients.
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