The Oct. 21 keynote convenes top fleet executives from North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific to give their firsthand perspectives on "Leading Fleets Through Global Disruption."
This Fleet Forward discussion aims to provide insight into how fleets can approach a consistently changing industry in light of an unpredictable global government.
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As supply chains shift, tariffs rise, and electrification accelerates, fleet leaders face disruption from every angle. What’s happening on the ground in fleets around the world?
Join the opening keynote at the 2025 Fleet Forward Conference for answers, as top fleet executives from North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region will convene on Oct. 21 to give their perspectives firsthand.
Moderated by BBM’s Colin Sutherland, the conversation will explore common challenges, region-specific disruptions, and new leadership strategies that transcend borders. Attendees will leave with a sharper understanding of how to future-proof their fleet operations in a volatile global environment.
Hans Damen - Representing Europe, Damen is the founder and partner at Fleet360 and FleetMatrix. With over 30 years of experience in fleet management and environmental sustainability, Hans is dedicated to innovation and efficiency in the industry.
Paulo Gaba - Representing Latin America, Gaba is the CEO of Autotur Group as well as an active lawyer, business administrator, and political scientist. With a background in the transportation industry since 1989, Gaba has been responsible for implementing global brands such as EUROPCAR and SIXT in Brazil.
Kimberly Fisher - Representing North America, Fisher is the director of Global Fleet & Travel for NOV and has been a member of the fleet industry for over 20 years. Kimberly also manages NOVs global travel group and started there back in 2011.
Mavey Hartley - Representing Asia-Pacific, Hartley is the Executive Director for the Australian Fleet Management Association (AfMA). He has worked in retail automotive, general insurance, and fleet management for over 40 years in the commercial fleet space.
Read the panelists' full bios here.
The Fleet Forward Conference will convene for a spectacular three-day event from October 21-23, 2025, at Sheraton San Diego Resort in San Diego, California.
The event aligns the three previous conferences — Global Fleet Conference, Fleet Safety Conference, and Fleet Forward Conference — under one comprehensive and future-focused platform.
This year's conference theme "Fleet Leadership in a Year of Uncertainty" will address concerns of navigating a shifting industry throughout global disruption, new technologies, and more.
Automotive Fleet's Fleet Forward Conference includes seminars, tabletop exhibits, networking, lunch, and a vehicle ride and drive.
Register for Fleet Forward Conference here.
The conference’s educational program is now structured around six foundational pillars that define the future of fleet operations:
Explore the shift to electric, connected, and autonomous fleets. From hybrids to EVs and hydrogen, from shared mobility to self-driving tech, discover how fleets are preparing for a more sustainable, driver-optional future.
Unlock the power of connected data. Learn how fleets are integrating platforms and systems to drive smarter decisions through AI, predictive analytics, and real-time insights.
Hear from international fleet leaders navigating regional regulations, infrastructure gaps, and sustainability mandates to build global strategies.
Reduce liability and improve outcomes by exploring safety technologies, data-driven risk management, and evolving compliance standards that protect people and assets.
From EV charging, energy planning, and utility partnerships, this track covers how fleets are powering the transition to zero emissions with smart, scalable infrastructure.
Dive into best practices for recruiting, training, and retaining drivers and staff. Build a safety-first workforce by reinforcing a culture of accountability and performance.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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