Tuesday, 24th March IPWEA Australasian Fleet Conference 2026

Welcome and Official Opening

Repco

Topic: Applying Asset Management Principles to Fleet Management

Speaker: Emad Loka, Director Fleet Management, Fire and Rescue NSW

Topic: What Fleets Can Learn from Driving Thousands of Cars: Matt Campbell’s Fit-for-Purpose Masterclass

Speaker: Matt Campbell, Automotive Industry Commenter and YouTuber, The Right Car?

Link: https://youtube.com/@therightcar?si=bsKvU16xZCPPEGcR

Matt Campbell is one of Australia’s leading automotive storytellers, with 18 years’ experience as a journalist, presenter, and content creator. After building his reputation at CarsGuide, Drive and CarAdvice, he now runs the fast-growing YouTube channel The Right Car?, making him an official YouTube automotive influencer.  

Across his career, Campbell has driven and reviewed thousands of vehicles all over the world. His deep understanding of vehicle dynamics, real-world usability, and buyer behaviour has made him a trusted voice for both consumers and industry professionals. 

As keynote speaker, Campbell will draw on his global driving experience to help fleet practitioners apply the fundamentals of Fit for Purpose—and choose The Right Car for every fleet application. 

An opportunity to grab a coffee and meet suppliers in exhibition hall

Speaker: Michael Shave – Director and Principal Consultant, Shave & Brett

Michael Shave is an experienced executive-level consultant with more than 25 years’ combined experience across local government finance, strategy, and operations. He works closely with councils across Australia to strengthen financial sustainability, optimise service delivery, and support data-driven decision-making. 

Michael’s expertise spans all core corporate service functions — including finance, governance, risk, ICT, and procurement — and he is known for his ability to distil complex financial and organisational issues into clear, practical strategies that support sound decision-making. 

Renowned for his analytical precision and pragmatic leadership style, Michael is a trusted adviser to executive teams, councillors, and audit committees. He is the Immediate Past President of Local Government Finance Professionals Queensland, the peak body supporting finance professionals within the local government sector. 

Panellists:

• Sean Carter – Fleet Manager, Port Stephens Council
• Catherine Singh – Senior Fleet Officer, City fo port Phillip
• Kris Nair – Manager City Fleet, Blacktown City Council
• Marie Piscopo – Fleet Services Unit Manager, Brimbank City Council

Speaker: James Walden, Manager – Maintenance and Operations, City of Whittlesea

Speaker: Shannyn Garrett, Procurement Manager – Property & Fleet, Serco Asia Pacific

As a dedicated and results-driven professional in Asset Management with a focus on fleet operations, Shannyn specialises in optimising performance, driving cost efficiency, and minimising risk through strategic asset life cycle management. 

With eight years of experience, Shannyn has have honed her ability to balance operational needs with long-term stability, ensuring that fleet remain cost-effective reliable and scalable.  

Shannyn’s experience spans all aspects of fleet management from procurement and maintenance to disposal in strategic planning. Shannyn is passionate about leveraging data driven insights and innovated technologies to streamline fleet operations reduce overheads and increase ROI for businesses. 

Case Study 1: Taking the lead on reducing heavy vehicle emissions

Speaker: Kris Nair, Manager City Fleet, Blacktown City Council

Case Study 2: Conducting a utilisation review

Speaker: Thomas Brayley, General Manager City Fleet, Logan City Council

Case Study 3: Commercial Vehicle Safety Project

Speaker: Chris Campbell, General Manager Property, Workplace Facilities and Fleet, City of Goldcoast

• Peter Armour - Harnessing the power of AI for fleet reporting and decision making
• Emma Sutcliffe – EV Fire Safety
• Chris Campbell – CoR – Going beyond compliance

• Ross Sanford – Fleet Decarbonisation
• Melinda Ta – Engaging Staff in Fleet Policy Changes
• Thomas Brayley – Strategy and Leadership in Fleet

Onsite at The Timber Yard

Onsite at The Timber Yard

Main Award

Innovation Award