SPEAKER BIOS
COLIN SUTHERLAND
Chief Customer Officer , Geotab
Colin has been part of Geotab ’ s leadership team since its inception in North America and directs the company ’ s global sales growth . As Chief Customer Officer , Colin routinely participates in customer and partner consulting in the use of telematics as a data-centric tool for business transformation . Colin is a passionate evangelist for evolving the perception of fleet vehicles from cost centres to strategic data collection assets .
CRAIG NEWLAND
Director , Policy and Research , Australian Automobiles Association ( AAA )
Craig Newland has worked at the Australian Automobile Association for 14 years . As the Director – Policy and Research , he leads the team responsible for the development of the AAA ’ s evidence-based policies , underpinned by research and data . The AAA ’ s constituent member clubs are the NRMA , RACV , RACQ , RAA , RAC , RACT and AANT . The AAA represents consumer interests and is an apolitical and technology-neutral advocate for federal transport policy that improves safety , affordability , and mobility .
DANIEL THOMPSON
Chief Customer Officer , FleetPartners
Daniel Thompson has over 20 years ’ experience in financial services , fleet leasing and vehicle management across Australia and New Zealand . Daniel ’ s experience covers leadership oversight and delivery of sales and customer service across novated , small , and medium enterprise , government , and heavy commercial market segments . Prior to joining FleetPartners , Daniel successfully designed and implemented strategic sales plans , while building a highperformance culture in his role as General Manager Sales , across Australia and New Zealand .
DARREN GORE
General Manager , Summit Fleet Leasing and Management
Darren has experience in multiple facets of the automotive and fleet industry , holding a diverse range of operational and senior roles , across multiple regions since 1992 . Darren leads by example and facilitates affective change through understanding the triparted relationship between customers , team members and business systems . Darren has a strong understanding of fleet management having worked with Custom Fleet for 12 years , then operated as an independent consultant prior to joining Summit Fleet Leasing and Management in 2010 .
DREW SCHNEHAGE
Managing Director , Innovation Group
Drew Schnehage is a seasoned speaker and recognised insurance professional with 30 years of experience in South Africa . She excels at building and strengthening client relationships and has grown two businesses from scratch . Drew leads by example and thrives in innovative and entrepreneurial environments . She became a director at 32 , developed a niche insurance product , and earned recognition as Underwriting Agency of the Year in 2016 . After selling her agency to Hollard Insurance , she was recruited to lead Innovation Group in South Africa . In 2019 , Drew accepted the challenge of leading the Australian operations as Managing Director .
FIONA BEDNARZ
Executive Manager , Suncorp Group
Fiona Bednarz is an executive manager helping to lead Suncorp Group ’ s climate response . She is a skilled professional with 10 years ’ experience in advising and influencing board and executive management teams within the financial services sector in the corporate affairs , and more recently , the climate space .
26 AUSTRALASIAN FLEET CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION AND FLEET AWARDS MAY 23-24 2023