Spring is traditionally a time of renewal and fresh beginnings, and 2026 has certainly delivered plenty of change. With global disruption and uncertainty reshaping the fleet, transport and automotive industries, many people are finding themselves on a new career path.
For some, it’s an opportunity to take the next step, while others have been forced to adapt to changing market conditions. Whatever the circumstances, stepping into a different role takes courage and can be both challenging and exciting. Congratulations to everyone starting a new chapter. We wish you every success and look forward to seeing the contribution you make to our industry.
Heidi Jungfleisch has been promoted Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships at ORIX.
Michael Carey has returned to Custom Fleet as a Novated Leasing Consultant.
John Walker started a new position as General Manager Customer & Marketing at Isuzu Australia Limited.
Brian Pitkin has started a new position as Operations Manager Truck & parts at Penske Australia & New Zealand.
Kathy Kargas has been promoted to Team Leader Corporate Purchasing at SG Fleet.
Jordan Begg has a new role at Cleanaway As QLD/NT Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Manager.
Dale Gray has joined Kia as Fleet Manager – Southern Region.
Rudi Tuisk has joined Janus Electric as Head of Customer.
William Wang has started a new position as Internal Fleet & Used Car Specialist at BYD Australia & New Zealand.
Mark Loft has a new role in Fleet Sales at Booran Motors.
Scott Collie has joined XPENG Australia and New Zealand as Head of PR and Communications.
Nick Evans has moved to MG Motor Australia as Regional Fleet Manager (Northern).
Nick Cooper has a new position as Fleet Sales Manager at Toyota Fleet Management Australia.
David Clark is now Head of Safety – Fleet & Transport at Coles Group.
Wayne Schoenauer has joined MOV3MENT in a new role as Emerging Technology Specialist.
Tamanna Moon has a new role of Senior Program Officer in the Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure & Advice team at the ACT Government.
Amanda Hoffman has started a new position as Fleet Maintenance Officer at Queensland Police Service.
Phil Soars has a new position as GM – EV Networks & Customer Growth at Australian Motoring Services.
David Leach has started a Chief Executive Officer at EROAD.
Darren Karslake is now National Fleet Manager at The SCT Group.
Mark Jones has joined JAC Motors Australia as Regional Fleet and Sales Manager.
James Dunn is now Head of Revenue Operations and Strategy at JET Charge.
Rachael Lowe is now Quantum Change Manager – Asia Pacific at Cummins Inc.
André Miara Global Fleet Strategy & Business Development Manager at Volkswagen Group.
Ramona Fernando has started a new position as the Commercial Manager – National Fleet, at K&S Corporation.
Jewel Joise Thomas has joined Geotab as the ANZ Marketing Intern.
Aidan Lawrence has started a new position as Operations Manager Off Highway at Penske Australia & New Zealand.
Anish Reddy has joined Adbri as National Fleet Specialist – Light Vehicles.
Gemal Rashed has joined Liverpool City Council as Commercial & Fleet Operations Lead.
Renate Smit is now National Fleet Manager at Armstrongs.
Nick Aitken has a new role as Head of Procurement and Partnership at Yoogo Fleet.
Maria Cavallo-Morabito has joined Paywise as Chief Growth Officer.
Sam Pike is now Head of Property and Fleet at Western Power.
Sophie Sinagra has started a new role as Fleet Sales Manager – State Gov & FMO at Toyota WA.
John Carmichael has joined Hino Australia as National Sales Manager.
Myles Pollet has joined Ford Australia as Senior Manager – Fleet Management Solutions.
Ryan Vo is now Senior Fleet Allocator at Bulk Group.
Will Bretherton has a new position as Assistant Rental Manager at Penske Truck Leasing Australia.
Chris Jones has been appointed as Aftersales Support Manager – On Highway at Penske Australia & New Zealand.
Theo Latsis is now Senior Manager, National Fleet & Strategic Operations at Toyota Australia.
Phillip Bawden has joined MotorOne Group as National Sales & Training Manager.
Corey McDonald is now Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering APAC at Geotab.
Steve Hoy has a new position as Network Development Manager at Penske Australia & New Zealand.
Stacey Pearson has started a new role as Zone Dealer Sales Manager – WA, SA & NT at Isuzu Australia Limited.
Shay Chalmers, who is CEO at GLT Trailers, has been elected the new President of Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA).
Derek Schroff has joined Volvo Commercial Vehicles Australia as Retail Sales Director.
Raymond Powell is now working at Volkswagen Australia as Group Corporate Business Manager.
Matthew Backhouse has started a new position as Fleet Operations Manager – Assets at Lactalis-Mainland Dairy.
Rashmi Hutchinson has joined MG Motor Australia as Regional Fleet Manager.
Patrick Viney is the new Regional Sales Director – APAC at Microlise.
