20th MAY, DAY 1 TOPICS

Breakout Session 

Women in Fleet Management : Attract, Elevate, Empower

The automotive and fleet industries are undergoing significant changes and women are playing a growing role in shaping its future.
This inspiring session will explore the theme ” Attract, Elevate, Empower”, shining a spotlight on the contributions and experiences of women in fleet management.
Join us for a compelling conversation with Christine Humphreys from the Endeavour Foundation and Sam Street , Editor Australasian Paint and Panel Magazine. Facilitated by Drew Schnehage, CEO of The Solved Group , we will hear about their personal career journeys and the impact they are making.
Beyond individual experiences, this session will explore how we attract more women, elevate them into leadership roles and empower the next generation of diverse talent.
This session will feature audience participation with opportunities to share their experiences and connect with speakers and peers.
Come ready to engage, be inspired and help shape a more inclusive future.

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SPEAKERS OF THE EVENT

Drew Schnehage

 CEO (Solvd Group Australia)

Innovation Group Australia (a Solvd Group Company), CEO, Drew Schnehage believes in people, her passion for what she does is contagious, and people easily buy into her vision. She is an entrepreneur and creator at the core of her being. 

With over 34 years’ experience in the insurance and fleet industry, Drew is a seasoned professional with a strong background in leadership, strategy development and business growth. Drew joined Innovation Group in July 2017 to head up the commercial division of the South African operation. In April 2019, Drew was appointed Managing Director to oversee the Australian operation and lead their strategic direction. Prior to joining the group, Drew was the CEO of Aquarius Underwriting Managers, a specialist UMA and multiple industry award recipient in South Africa. Following on an acquisition by Hollard in 2014, Drew took on the responsibility of General Manager for personal lines and distribution. 

Over the last almost 6 years, Drew has steered Innovation Group Australia through a large scale of change from both a business and staffing perspective and is focussed on setting the business up for future success. 

Her family is the centre of her world, her eldest daughter is following in her footsteps and started her career at Innovation Group. Her youngest daughter is a full-time dancer and she is aiming to become a professional in the performing arts. 

 

Christine Humphreys

 Fleet Coordinator (Endeavour Foundation)

Over the past year, I have served as Fleet Coordinator at Endeavour Foundation, where I developed a working knowledge of fleet management systems, strengthened my financial oversight skills, and nurtured strong client relationships. 

Outside of work, I enjoy rebuilding cars with my husband and his family, which has deepened my appreciation for the fleet industry.  I also enjoy performing with my dance group and spending time with my young daughter.  Working for Endeavour Foundation has been especially meaningful to me because its mission aligns with my own values, making my day-to-day work feel purposeful and fulfilling. 

 

Sam Street

 Editor (Australian Paint & Panel Magazine )

Sam Street has been an automotive journalist and editor for over 35 years working on consumer, custom and B2B magazines. She edited Ford’s customer magazine which was sent to nearly a million people and was one of the first personalised and versionalised magazines. Since moving to Australia in 2010 she has been editor of Paint & Panel, a brand which now encompasses a weekly e-newsletter, conferences, podcasts and awards as well as a bi-monthly magazine. She was instrumental in founding the Women in Collision Awards over 10 years ago an event that is strongly supported by the industry. 

 

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