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Fleet News, in partnership with Ayvens, will examine the growing role of salary sacrifice schemes in modern fleet and employee benefit strategies. From tax efficiencies and electric vehicle (EV) uptake to risk management and employee engagement, this webinar will provide practical insights into building a scheme that works for both businesses and drivers.
Presenters
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Matthew Walters
Head of Consultancy Services and Customer Value, Ayvens
Matthew started his career in telematics after studying information technology at Bournemouth University. Following time with Siemens and tracker, he joined LeasePlan in 2005 and has led the consultancy team since 2012. He is an active member on a number of BVRLA panels and working groups and is host of the Ayvens ‘Fleet Navigator’ podcast.
Voted: BVRLA Industry Hero – Decarbonisation Driver Finalist 2024
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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.
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Samantha Biggs
Roadside fleet manager, The AA
With 15 years of experience at the AA, I began my journey in the Driving School segment, where I honed my skills across various areas of the business. In 2022, I was asked to lead the Fleet team, which quickly became a pivotal moment in my career. Realising my passion for fleet management, I transformed the Fleet division from offering just two brands to six, significantly enhancing customer choice. Since July, I have been leading the Roadside Fleet, embracing the exciting challenges and opportunities in this dynamic field.
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Graham Short
Fleet Manager, Bauer Media
With almost 30 years experience in managing car and light commercial vehicles, including people, maintenance, safety, costs and data, my current role at Bauer Media has given me the opportunity to work with salary sacrifice. Yet another fleet strategy but one which brings with it enormous opportunity for growth in what we consider to be the right areas.
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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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