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PROGRAM TOPICS CONFERENCE NOTES DAY 3 A Seat at the Table PLENARY IV SPEAKERS Facilitator Tim Roberts, Director Fleet Strategy and AfMA President Alan Reed, Manager Plant & Fleet Toowoomba Regional Council Richard Schuster, Group Manager, Procurement & Fleet Churches of Christ in Qld Mike Smith, National Sales Manager Procurement + Fleet, Summit Fleet Leasing and Management A fleet managers role is challenging, multi-disciplined and often under valued within an organisation. How does the fleet manager maximise their influence, gain a seat at the management table and ensure their voice is heard. to influence outcomes and demonstrate value. It might seem simple enough, but going above and beyond takes strategy and an understanding of your organisational goals outside of fleet management. This panel discussion looks at the role of a fleet manager in a number of operational environments, their responsibilities, experiences and practical ideas Based on their own experiences, our experts will discuss winning solutions and open your mind to what is possible. SKO0333_Skoda_Fleet_PRESS_STRIP_DTEMP_262x92mm_R4.indd 1 26 AUSTRALASIAN FLEET CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION AND FLEET AWARDS MAY 22-24 2019 27/2/19 1:33 pm AUSTRALASIAN FLEET CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION AND FLEET AWARDS MAY 22-24 2019 27