The 2019 Global Fleet Conference in Miami, Fla., was held at the Hilton Miami Downtown from June 4 to 6. There were 372 attendees at the show. The Global Fleet Conference is co-produced by Bobit Business Media and Nexus Communication. Photos by Mike Antich and Andy Lundin.
2019 Global Fleet Conference in Pictures
A contingent of some of the members of AFLA met prior to the start of the 2019 Global Fleet Conference. Pictured from left to right are Brad Bohnen of Ericsson, Dave Durepo of Superior Chevrolet, and Bill Elliott of AFLA.
Matt Dyer, CEO of LeasePlan USA, explores how technology plays a role in the transition to sustainable transportation during a panel titled "Realizing Sustainable Mobility in the Digital Era." He touched on the evolution of EVs and other low-emission technologies across the world, developing strategies to sustain a healthy fleet, and more.
The day after the final day of the conference was a strategic planning meeting toward an initiative to develop a global fleet certification program in other regional fleet markets around the world.
Some of the members of Mondelez International and LeasePlan connect during a networking break at the Global Fleet Conference.
Some representatives of Bimbo and Geotab gathered for a group photo during a networking break. Second from left is Edgar Dehesa, global fleet manager, Bimbo. Second from right is Eduardo Granda, associate VP, Latin America and Caribbean, Geotab.
Sheryl Connelly, global trends and futuring at Ford Motor Co., examined the demographics of different generations and how they have or will impact fleet mobility from both a consumer and business perspective.
Members of Donlen gathered during a networking section. From left to right representing Donlen are John Korte, Carlos Oropeza, and John Wuich.
Pascal Serres, managing Partner, Moby-d, moderated a three-part, market report panel analyzing fleet markets in South America and Mexico. Pictured from left to right, during the panel covering Brazil and other South American regions are: Sergio Lecue, international key account director, ALD Automotive; Arturo Simone, president for RDA Renting in Argentina; Kevin Kibilds, senior specialist vehicle fleet management for MSD Mexico; Jaime Bringas, fleet manager, Teva Pharmaceuticals Mexico; Joao Andrade; Localiza; Ricardo De Bolle, global business development director-Latin America, Element Arval Global Alliance.
Attendees gather for group photo on the second day of the Global Fleet Conference. The latest conference marked another year in record attendance, with 372 attendees. The conferences is now in its seventh year.
Ralf Wessel, manager global security, global fleet & corporate facilities for AGCO Corporation, presented real-world guidelines on how to develop a comprehensive global acquisition strategy. This included essential guidelines necessary to create a strategy that is objective, manageable, and cost-effective.
Michel Bieger of Black River Fleet poses a question during a Q&A with one of the presenters at the Global Fleet Conference in Miami, Fla.
Attendees mingle during a networking reception at the 2019 Global Fleet Conference.
Scott Thorpe (left), general manager sales and marketing, mingles with Richard Worrow (center) and Marc Odinius (right) of Dataforce GmbH during a networking break.
A view from the conference venue, which was held at the Hilton Miami Downtown in Miami, FL, from June 4 to 6, 2019.
Murray Price, COO of Eqstra Fleet Management, speaks during the ARI sponsored Global Fleet Conference Deep Dive Session on vocational fleets. His presentation touched on managing vocational fleets in South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa.
Patti Earley, president of NAFA, and Pedro Conte, Insituto PARAR, speak during a presentation regarding an initiative to launch a multi-regional fleet manager certification program. On behalf of NAFA and PARAR, Earley and Conte presented the outreach initiative to discuss the feasibility of expanding region-specific fleet manager certification programs around the world.