Fleet Forward Conference 2026 Exhibitor List

As associate publisher of Automotive Fleet Chris Brown covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility. Chris produces and emcees Bobit’s annual Fleet Week, which consists of the Global Fleet Conference, Fleet Forward Conference, and Fleet Safety Conference, along with related regional Fleet Forward Tour stops. Since 2006, Chris has also overseen, produced, and emceed the International Car Rental Show, the largest event serving the auto rental industry worldwide. Chris has won publishing awards for editorial excellence including a Jesse H. Neal Award, three Folio: Eddie Awards, and three Maggie Awards. As an internationally recognized expert on fleets and mobility, Chris has spoken at industry events in the U.S., Brazil, Ireland, and China. He has been sourced and quoted in national media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Good Morning America, and National Public Radio.

Martin Romjue is the managing editor of the Fleet Trucking & Transportation Group, where he is also editor of the Auto Rental News and Vehicle Remarketing digital brands , and a contributing editor to Automotive Fleet . He was the executive editor of Bobit-owned Luxury, Coach & Transportation (LCT) Magazine and LCTmag.com from 2008-2020. Previously, Martin was a business editor and reporter at newspapers in California, Florida, and Virginia.

With 40 year’s commercial experience spanning retail automotive, general insurance and fleet management, Mace has been the Executive Director of the Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) for the past 10 years. Mace is an accountant by trade and held CFO, Director, General Management and National Sales roles throughout his career and was inducted into Bob Media’s Global Fleet Hall of Fame in 2023. Mace is a strong advocate for new and emerging technologies which goes hand in glove for his passion for people development. During his time with AfMA, he worked with Swinburne University to develop a Diploma of Leadership & Management contextualised for the fleet and automotive industries, in 2021 launched AfMA’s Personal Develop Series assisting people to become the best versions of themselves, in 2022 launched AfMA’s first mentoring program and in 2023 launched AfMA’s Industry Development Program, specifically designed to support organisations with succession planning. Mace's goal as a leader is to leave the world in a better place than he found it. It is his belief that EQ is fundamental to becoming the best version of ourselves, hence AfMA’s Personal Development Series.

Lawyer, Business Administrator and Political Scientist, in the Transportation Industry since 1989. CEO of Autotur Group, responsible for implementing global brands such as EUROPCAR and SIXT in Brazil. Mobility specialist by Media X at Stanford University (Palo Alto) & Hava University in Tel Aviv. Associative enthusiast , former President of SINDLOC SP (Car Rental Union of São Paulo State 2004-2010), ABLA(Brazilian Car Rental Association 2010-2014), and FENALOC(Brazilian Car Rental Federation 2014-2019). Current Vice President at CNT(Brazilian Transport Confederation), representing 2.8 million transporters in Brazil at Brazilian Congress, and Member of the board of SEST SENAT(Social Service dedicated to transporters).

Steve is General Partner of Automotive Ventures, an early-stage automotive technology and mobility VC fund that helps entrepreneurs raise growth capital and accelerate their businesses and delivers outsized returns to investors in the fund. Steve served as TrueCar’s Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, and AutoTrader.com’s Vice President of Product Management and Business Development, overseeing the acquisitions of vAuto, Kelley Blue Book, HomeNet Automotive, VinSolutions, and DealerScience. Earlier in his career, Steve served as Manheim’s Director of international Development, overseeing Manheim’s overseas investments, including establishing new joint ventures in Dubai, Istanbul and Beijing. Steve is author of two books: The Future of Automotive Retail and The Future of Mobility. For fun, Steve likes to ride his three motorcycles on the racetrack (his personal land speed record is 180 mph on a Yamaha R1 at Road Atlanta) and hang out with his ten rescue cats.

Kimberly Fisher is the Director, Global Fleet & Travel for NOV. Fisher has been a member of the fleet industry for 20+ years. Kimberly has primary responsibility for the global fleet, assets of 5,000+ including the regulated fleet in the US and Canada. She also manages NOV’s global travel group. Kimberly joined NOV in 2011. Previously, Kimberly worked for a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company and managed their US fleet. She serves on the advisory boards for Element Fleet Management, General Motors, Delta Airlines Oil & Energy Council and BWH Hotels Energy Advisory Board. In 2023 Kimberly won the Professional Manager of the Year and in 2021 Global Fleet Visionary of the year.

Andrew is Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Inspiration Mobility, where he works to accelerate fleet electrification and decarbonize commercial transportation. He previously founded Zevvy, a pay-per-mile EV leasing platform that served high-mileage super commuters and gig drivers. Earlier in his career, Andrew worked across the future mobility and energy spectrum - from testing self-driving vehicles to deploying virtual power plants. Although he describes himself as a “car guy,” Andrew prefers to get around by bicycle whenever possible.

David Prusinski is the CEO of Vehicle Management Systems. Prusinski is a proven technology executive with more than two decades of experience scaling revenue teams in automotive technology with deep domain expertise in fleet management services. He most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer of Ford Integrated Services, where he was responsible for driving commercial and retail solutions for millions of Ford vehicles across North America and Europe. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles in commercial fleet management services, sales, partnerships, marketing, and business development, helping to drive transformational growth and build global partner ecosystems.

With almost 25 years of experience in academia, product and strategy, Amir is a Principal within the Product Safety, Privacy and Standards team at Geotab. Over the past decade Amir has held impactful roles in the Big Data and AI space spanning consulting, advocacy, team building, and responsible product development. Before joining Geotab, Amir honed his expertise at TELUS and Deloitte, where he held various consulting, strategy, and product leadership positions. Amir has a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from McMaster University.

As the Fleet Manager for Audubon Companies, Karyna Zarate is a recognized leader in the fleet management industry, with a strong focus on strategic planning and a commitment to continuous improvement. Her deep understanding of industry trends, regulations, and best practices allows her to proactively anticipate challenges and implement innovative solutions to maintain a high-performing fleet. Karyna's collaborative approach and excellent communication skills foster a positive and productive work environment, ensuring safe and efficient fleet solutions for Audubon and its customers.

Tyson has worked for J.D. Power since September 2009, advising OEMs on pricing and incentives for new and used car sales. Prior to joining J.D. Power, Tyson worked for Ford Motor Company and Nissan North America, where he held several positions within finance and sales & marketing, leading OEM projects in product development, manufacturing operations, pricing and financial control. Additionally, he has managed financial forecasting and planning in the CPG industry and advised executives in corporate development and M&A in the energy sector. Tyson has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN and a master’s of business administration from The University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business in Chicago, IL

Donald Smith leads the commercial vehicle product portfolio at S&P Global Mobility, overseeing solutions that deliver actionable insights and lead generation across the North American fleet car and trucking landscape. With over 30 years of experience in automotive and commercial vehicle strategy, product development, and sales, Donald has held executive roles at such companies as OneMagnify, MSX International and JATO driving innovation, diversification, and digital transformation. His expertise spans SaaS, IoT, and data-driven platforms, and he is a recognized leader in dealer engagement, operational excellence, and customer-centric growth.

Brian is a commercial executive with over 15 years of experience in leading sales, service, relationship, and business development teams across various industries. His mission is to deliver value to his clients and stakeholders by creating innovative and cost-effective solutions, accelerating business growth, and enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Currently, Brian serves as the Vice President Sales & Client Relations at MASTERACK, a leading provider of cargo solutions for fleet vehicles. He oversees the sales and marketing strategy, manage the P&L results, and foster long-term partnerships with key accounts. He also runs his own consulting firm, Barbed Wire Consulting, where he helps small to mid-sized companies improve their sales and marketing processes, implement CRM systems, and increase their market penetration and SEO.