SPEAKER BIOS
LUKE TRUSKINGER
Managing Director Auto Innovation Centre ( AIC )
Luke Truskinger is the Managing Director of the Auto Innovation Centre ( AIC ), a new and exciting facility in Melbourne founded by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association . The AIC supports automotive development companies by providing access to advanced tools , equipment , vehicles , and technologies , as well as testing and 3D scanning and printing services . With 20 years of experience in the automotive industry across OEM and aftermarket , Luke is a passionate engineer and vehicle modifier .
PHILIP BROWNE
Managing Director , Autorola Australia
Philip has 32 years in the automotive remarketing sector playing instrumental roles in the development of the sector in Australia . A deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of all players in the sector has led to some innovative and ground-breaking selling and process strategies being adopted in Australia , New Zealand , Thailand and the Middle East .
MACE HARTLEY
Executive Director Australasian Fleet Management Association ( AfMA )
With over 35 year ’ s commercial experience spanning retail automotive , general insurance and fleet management industries , Mace has been the Executive Director of the Australasian Fleet Management Association ( AfMA ) for the past 6 years .
Mace holds an Associate Diploma in Accounting and held Key roles including CFO for a Sumitomo company , National Sales & Distribution Manager for Swann Insurance specialising in Fleet , Broker and New Markets and General Manager of Smartfleet Management with 42,000 vehicles under management . Mace is passionate about people development . He understands the best outcomes can only be achieved through mutually beneficial relationships .
RHIAN DICKINS
Senior Consultant , Swinburne University
With over 20 years ’ experience in National Executive and Senior roles within Sales / Marketing and Management of Corporate , Training and Recruitment Businesses , Rhian possesses a proven track record of successful leadership and business acumen , managing people , teams and overall strategic plans of businesses and organisations .
Throughout his career Rhian has demonstrated the ability to deliver high quality learning and development solutions while leveraging skills developed in strategy , client relations , business development and project management .
MARK BUCKNALL
Associate Vice President Sale - ANZ
For over fifteen years Mark has supported the growth of the Telematics industry globally affecting change through connected vehicle technologies and data lead initiatives . With a background in mechanical engineering , heavy transport sales with SAF axles & air suspensions and the oil and gas industry with Halliburton , Mark has a unique outlook in connected technologies from both sides of the fence . Mark re-joined Geotab in early 2020 to lead sales initiatives across Australia and New Zealand .
ROSS ANDERSON
National Manager , Fleet
Toyota Fleet Management Australia With extensive experience in fleet , Ross has learned the challenges Australian small businesses face . Within his national role he is responsible for managing the alliance between the Toyota group of companies .
Prior to this role Ross was appointed as TFM ’ s first ever Fleet Dealer Manager and was able to break new ground , partnering with dealers to help identify new opportunities and support them to attract new fleet business opportunities .
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