Because the pace of innovation accelerates daily, the NAFA Fleet Management Association has lined up what can only be considered a stellar group of participants for its OEM Panel Discussion at the Institute & Expo 2024 show.
On April 23, 2024, leaders from Toyota, Stellantis, GM Envolve, and Ford Pro will gather to discuss the future of the automotive industry and its next stage of evolution, which is expected to impact every driver, in every fleet, and on every road.
The Institute & Expo 2024 event takes place in San Antonio, Texas.
"Bringing together the brightest minds from leading OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), the OEM Panel Discussion at I&E stands as a testament to our commitment to providing fleet professionals with forward-looking insights and strategies," explained Bill Schankel, CAE, Chief Executive Officer of NAFA. "This year, we're diving into the transformative trends that are not just reshaping our industry but also the way we think about mobility, sustainability, and technological integration in fleet management."
The panelists include:
- Tom DeLuise, Senior Manager, Commercial and Government Fleet Sales, Toyota;
- Eric Swanson, Vice President, Commercial Sales, East Region, Stellantis;
- Robert Wheeler, GM Envolve Area Sales Manager, GM Envolve;
- Greg Wood, Commercial & Government Sales General Manager, Ford Pro.
NAFA said that this panel will provide keen insights into the future of fleet management, making it a must-attend session for everyone looking for advice on how to stay ahead in our continually changing trucking landscape.
Not just a one-trick pony, I&E attendees can also look forward to an array of education sessions spanning emerging technologies, operations management, strategy, and sustainability, among other topics. From EV integration to regulatory compliance and beyond, the I&E education tracks are designed to address the diverse needs of fleet professionals and the pressing challenges shaping the industry today.
The event’s general session will feature an exclusive keynote address by Ted Cannis, the Chief Executive Officer of Ford Pro: "Ford Pro – Our Learnings: Grow Productivity, Reduce Risk."
NAFA Fleet Management Association is for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets, including commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes; and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. Its members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year.
For more information, visit www.nafa.org.