Webinar: Fleet News webinar: Electric fleets in action: practical strategies for seamless operations, in partnership with Octopus Fleet by Bauer Media

Bauer Media

Fleet News webinar: Electric fleets in action: practical strategies for seamless operations, in partnership with Octopus Fleet

About

Fleet electrification is not just about vehicles or charging points – it’s also about making the entire operation work efficiently and cost-effectively. This webinar takes a holistic, practical view of how businesses can manage mixed fleets while navigating the transition to electric.

Attendees will explore how to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and deliver a seamless experience for drivers, whether through home charging reimbursements, payment cards, or optimised energy supply. The session will also cover charger installation and integration, showing how different solutions come together to form a cohesive, joined-up fleet strategy.

Fleet decision-makers will gain actionable insights into powering the next generation of fleets – maximising efficiency, managing costs, and future-proofing operations in a rapidly evolving landscape.

If you can't attend live, register and we will send you the recording!

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Presenters

Rachel Beaton

commercial director, Octopus Fleet

Rachel brings over 15 years of experience across the tech industry, having worked across insurance tech, proptech and the last few years in eMobility. Having had a squiggly career path, including Product, Data, Project Delivery, Compliance and currently Commercial & Financial Strategy, Rachel has a unique perspective on how technology can be used to tackle the challenges facing fleets at this inflection point in the transition to EV. As Commercial Director at Octopus Fleet, Rachel's mission is to understand business challenges, solve complex problems and blend her passion for sustainability to partner with businesses as they electrify their fleets and beyond, using the innovative suite of Octopus Fleet products.

Steve Openshaw

Group Fleet and Transport Manager M.A.F.P, Eric Wright Group

Steve Openshaw is Fleet Manager at Eric Wright Group, where he has led the company’s transformation to a 100% ULEV fleet, with over 80% fully electric cars. A passionate advocate for sustainability and driver experience, Steve has pioneered EV training, workplace charging, and safety initiatives, making the Group a leader in sustainable fleet management

Denise Hawkins

Fleet manager, Stannah Management Services Ltd

Denise is a Fleet Manager at Stannah Management Services Ltd with over a decade of managing diverse fleets of cars, LCVs and grey fleet. She is currently managing a team of 3 fleet administrators to run the 800+ strong Stannah Group UK fleet with a data-driven, safety first approach to driving. Previous winner of Fleet of the Year (251-1,000) Denise is passionate about what data can do for Fleets.

Martin Brady

Operational Specialist Team Manager, Scottish Water

Martin Brady is an Operational Specialist Team Manager at Scottish Water, leading the planning and delivery of a large and complex vehicle fleet. He is responsible for the organisation’s vehicle replacement and electrification programme, including alternative fuel trials and charging infrastructure rollout. He is currently undertaking an MSc in Applied Economics, focused on investment and infrastructure decision making.

Mike Roberts

managing editor, Fleet News

Mike Roberts returned to Fleet News in 2021 having previously been its news editor in the early 2000s.
He is now managing editor for Fleet News, AM and Rail in the Bauer B2B portfolio. Prior to this he was managing editor of Fleet News' sister-title Smart Transport.
Mike started his career in local newspapers in the 1990s and has since worked on several specialist titles, both in print and online.

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