Change is always exciting, and in the fast-moving world of fleet and automotive, new roles bring fresh ideas, energy, and opportunities. Every career move—whether it’s a promotion, a shift to a new company, or a step into a different part of the industry—adds to the momentum that keeps our sector evolving. Here’s a look at some of the latest job changes across the industry, celebrating the people driving progress and shaping the future of fleet and automotive.
Alex Whyte has started a new position as Fleet Manager at Mission Australia.
Gina Sim has joined Hyundai as Fleet Sales Manager – Eastern Region.
John-Paul Falvo has joined GWM as Head of Network Development.
Sylvain Borré has joined mycar as Managing Director.
Aaron Wallace has joined Smartrak as Business Development Manager in New Zealand.
Ashley Stephenson has a new position as Chief Operating Officer at mycar.
Chris Lamond has started a new role at Z Energy as Senior Deployment Manager.
Michele O’Dougherty has stepped into a new role as BDM – Fleet Sales at Eagers.
Enola Antolini has started a new role as Principal Advisor – Fleet Management at QLD Corrective Services.
Lynne Gordon is now Channel Development Manager at Liberty Signs Australia.
Luke Dorn has joined Teletrac Navman as Business Development Manager, Construction and Mining.
BJ Siem has joined the Electric Vehicle Council as Senior Policy Manager.
Tanay Morton has joined Teletrac Navman as Business Development Manager, Local Government and Utilities.
Hamed Shoghi has joined Teletrac Navman as Business Development Manager, Transport.
Jason Natherson has joined Volkswagen as Corporate Business Manager.
Shane Cox has started a new role at Truck tech as General Manager Operations.
Sarina Warnock is now Inside Sales Manager at Ampol.
Gavin Donaldson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Company Australia.
Glenn Goss is now Service Manager at EV Dealer Group.
Andrew Efthymiou has started a new role at ZEEKR as Regional Sales Manager.
Neville Maher is now National Fleet Manager at RDO Equipment Australia.
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