EMMA SUTCLIFFE
Director, EV FireSafe
As a volunteer firefighter, EV early adopter, charging & electrification specialist, Emma Sutcliffe’ s unique combination of interests led her to establishing EV FireSafe, the only detailed global database of electric vehicle lithium ion battery fires in the world.
With seed funding from the Department of Defence, Emma is providing data-driven learnings to enhance the safety of civilian & military emergency responders around electric vehicles. These are published & freely available at evfiresafe. com & you can connect with Emma via email at emma @ evfiresafe. com & on LinkedIn.
CHRIS THOMPSON
Group Fleet Manager, Programmed
Chris joined Programmed as the Group Fleet Manager in July 2023, having spent the better part of 30 years working in several different sectors of the fleet industry, on both the client and supplier side.
His primary role is to enhance and maintain the strategic direction of the fleet, aligning with key commercial objectives such as Zero Harm, NetZero and ROI. Chris is a member of a recently formed series of workshops to develop a pathway to carbon neutrality under a Marginal Abatement Cost Curve( MACC) model.
Chris likes to decompress by connecting with nature, towing his camper trailer to the bush, the beach, anywhere that isn’ t concrete.
REBECCA WILSON
Head of Business Energy Solutions, Ampol Australia
Rebecca is the Head of Business Energy Solutions Australia / New Zealand for Ampol Group. She leads the development of strategy and products and services for our business customers as they look to transition to lower carbon alternatives.
Rebecca has an extensive business transformation and delivery background across a range of public, private and infrastructure organisations across roading, electricity, gas, rail and maritime. She brings a customer-led mindset, delivering business solutions that enhance organisational operating models, drive value, and achieve organisational targets and objectives.
RUSSELL WHITE
Managing Director, Driver Safety Australia
Russell White brings over 30 years of frontline experience to the road safety conversation, offering a unique blend of insight across driver behaviour, training innovation, and system-wide risk management.
Widely recognised as one of Australia’ s leading road safety advocates and media commentators, Russell is a regular voice on national programs such as Sunrise, The Today Show, and The Project.
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