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This webinar will offer practical strategies, real world lessons, and expert advice to help fleet decision-makers to electrify their vans with confidence while minimising disruption to operations. The guidance proved by the knowledgeable panel will cover policy, vehicle selection, charging infrastructure and driver engagement, enabling you to write your own roadmap for success.
Presenters
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Matthew DIllon
Head of commercial vehicles, Ayvens
Matthew Dillon, Head of Commercial Vehicles at Ayvens, has nearly two decades of experience helping organisations optimise the performance of their vehicle fleets. With extensive experience across fleet operations, commercial vehicle strategy, customer management and vehicle funding, Matthew works with businesses to improve efficiency, reduce costs and prepare for the future of commercial transport. He is a recognised industry expert on fleet optimisation, commercial vehicle operations and the transition to smarter, more sustainable fleet solutions.
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Sarah Armitage
Decarbonisation and vehicle strategy manager, Network Rail
With over 11 years of experience in the automotive industry, I am Decarbonisation and Strategy Manager at Network Rail, where I lead the transition of our 10,000-vehicle fleet towards a fully Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) future.
Since joining Network Rail over two years ago, I’ve worked closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure a smooth and cost effective shift to cleaner transport solutions. From early market scoping to long-term strategic planning, I focus on delivering sustainable change while maintaining operational excellence.
I am passionate about innovation, collaboration, and environmental responsibility, I’m proud to be playing a part in shaping a greener future for one of the UK’s largest and most complex fleets.
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Richard Guy
Fleet & plant director, Amey Group
Over 30 years of operational, commercial and business development experience gained through the delivery of a range of client facing roles in the construction, railway and fleet management industries.

A highly experienced fleet management professional with significant experience in client management, bidding, operations management, project management and business integration, with a proven ability to deliver strategic business objectives, projects and business improvements.
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Martin Lock
Fleet manager, Southern Water
Martin Lock is Fleet Manager at Southern Water, where he leads the strategy, performance, and operational delivery of a fleet that underpins essential water and wastewater services across the Southeast. With extensive experience in fleet management, logistics, compliance, and operational transformation, Martin has played a key role in improving the fleet efficiency, vehicle availability, safety performance, and sustainability outcomes.

Known for a strategic approach and practical leadership style, Martin has successfully delivered programmes that balance cost, compliance, operational resilience, and customer service in a complex and highly regulated sector. His expertise in managing large-scale fleet operations, developing strong supplier partnerships, and embracing emerging technologies has established him as a respected voice in the fleet industry.

Martin will always share his insights and learn from others on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of fleet management, how develop performance, sustainability, and operational excellence in an evolving transport landscape.
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Stephen Briers
group editor, Fleet News
Stephen Briers has been an automotive business journalist for more than 30 years, starting his career with vehicle accident repair title Body Magazine in 1993.

He joined Emap in 1998 and was editor of leading franchised dealer publication Automotive Management from 2002-2009 during which time he was named Emap Automotive’s editor of the year.

Editor of Fleet News since 2009, with the brand winning Bauer Media’s website of the year in 2011, Stephen was promoted to group editor of Fleet News and Automotive Management in 2015, overseeing the content strategy across digital, social media and events. Since October 2023, his portfolio of brands also includes RAIL magazine.
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