Executive Directors Report Mace Hartley Executive Director
Thanks for joining us again for another edition of FleetDrive ! As you know in this magazine , we share some of the most amazing stories from all sectors of the fleet and automotive industries . We also use this as a platform to share with you AfMA ’ s upcoming events and initiatives in the coming months .
AfMA ’ s Vision is “ To elevate the Fleet and Automotive Professions ”, whilst our Mission statement is “ To link people and knowledge creating best practice safety , sustainability and effective outcomes ”.
Our first series of face to face Professional Development Forums kick off in March at Melbourne , Sydney , Brisbane , Adelaide , Hobart and Perth . I hope to see you there ,
click here to book tickets or find out more information .
The 2023 Personal Development Series will start in March . The series is sponsored by Isuzu Ute Australia and is FREE to anyone and has nothing to do with the fleet or automotive industries . It ’ s about YOU , helping YOU and others become the best version of yourselves .
AfMA ’ s Diploma of Leadership & Management also starts in March . We have 21 people participating in our 2023 cohort from across Australia representing several industry types . This is perhaps the most industry diverse group in the programs history , noting 10 women are participating .
A quick shout out to Toyota Fleet & Toyota Fleet Management for providing two paid Diploma scholarships for Women in Fleet and our corporate partners Pedders Suspension & Brakes , Autorola , Geotab and Ampol for providing paid Diploma scholarships open to anyone responsible for managing their organisations fleet .
With 2023 in full swing , we wanted to look at how our fleet operators , managers , and suppliers are creating new outcomes . Within the pages of this magazine , we ’ ll be looking at how fleet and the auto industry at large are at the forefront of innovation .
Paul Oliver ( Director & Principal Consultant of Fleet Advisory ) will be sharing his insights on Fleet Innovation – No ‘ Big Bang ’ Required . Meanwhile , Anby Alcomendas will be sharing some of the best ways to Optimise Fleet Utilisation . We also have some fun and exciting news from Around the World !
We are now getting things ready for the 2023 Australasian Fleet Conference and Exhibition at the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney on May 23 and 24 . The carefully curated program is almost complete with the theme The Future Belongs to the Ready . We expect over 600 fleet professionals to attend this year so accommodation adjacent to Rosehill will book out fast so book your flights and accommodation early to get the best price . For early bird conference tickets ,
click here . I look forward to seeing you at the largest fleet conference in Asia Pacific !
Of course , we can ’ t forget the upcoming 2023 AfMA Fleet Awards . We ’ re looking forward to receiving the nominations for the Fleet Manager of the Year Award ( sponsored by BP and Geotab ),
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