Matt Hobbs

 Matt Hobbs previously served as CEO of the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA), where he played a key role during the Australian Government’s development of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. He brings extensive experience across the automotive and aviation sectors, having held senior executive roles with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, GM Holden, and internationally with General Motors, Nissan Motors and Tiger Airways. 

Matt has also worked in government, including as an adviser to the Minister for Tourism during the iconic “Where the bloody hell are you?” advertising campaign. 

Mike Costello

 Mike Costello is Australian Corporate Affairs Manager for global vehicle services and remarketing firm Cox Automotive, which in this market owns Manheim wholesale asset auctions and produces a number of retail software products for car dealers. 

Cox Automotive works closely with automotive OEMs, dealers, financial companies, insurers, fleets, governments and more as part of its operations. Much of Mike’s role is to provide thought leadership and market analysis, tracking the used and new car landscape and data closely.  

Prior to his current role, Mike was one of Australia’s leading automotive journalists, having held Editor-level roles at publications such as Drive, CarExpert and GoAuto. He remains a regular commentator for organisations including the ABC. 

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