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!
When
Thursday, June 4, 2026 · 2:00 p.m. London (GMT +1:00)
Presenters
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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.
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Rob Simister
Director - fleet operations, Centrica Plc
Rob is the Director of Fleet Operations at Centrica Plc, overseeing the UK's 3rd largest mixed vehicle fleet with 10,500 vehicles. He leads the Net Zero vehicle fleet strategy and Fleet services transformation across all Centrica Plc brands, including British Gas.
Rob's diverse background includes roles in auto parts delivery, enterprise software sales, video game development, marketing, telecommunications, and automotive. He has held senior positions at Centrica Plc, Kabam in San Francisco, and Microsoft.
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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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