Meet the fleet managers helping to shape Fleet & Mobility Live 2026

Fleet & Mobility Live 2026 is an event for every fleet decision-maker's calendar, largely thanks to the suggestions and guidance from the fleet managers in our visitor advisory board.

Running on October 6-7 at the NEC near Birmingham, Fleet & Moblity Live 2026 will bring the sector together across two days, offering the opportunity to meet peers in the industry, see cutting-edge services, solutions and the latest cars and vans available, and learn about new developments and best practice from experts in discussions and panels. This Fleet News event is now open for registration. 

The visitor advisory board is made up of experienced fleet professionals with direct input on the schedule, features and topics that will be at the event; ensuring that everything taking place is relevant to current issues and challenges facing today’s fleets.

• Alison Moriarty, managing director at Beverley Bell Consulting & Training.
• Chris Connors, head of fleet and travel (UK and Ireland) at ISS.
• Chris Demetrious, assistant director of corporate fleet, transport and accessible community transport at London Borough of Islington.
• Chris Mullings, head of fleet at SGN.
• Emma Evans, fleet lead at Galliford Try.
• James Ferrol, head of mobility and energy at RSPB.
• James Rooney, head of road fleet at Network Rail.
• Jo Hammonds, head of fleet services at Sanctuary.
• Karla Brown, senior fleet services manager at Anglian Water.
• Lindi Tembha, procurement lead at Weetabix.
• Lorna McAtear, head of fleet at National Grid.
• Lucy Stuart, head of fleet and logistics at Cadent.
• Martin Lock, fleet manager at Southern Water.
• Matt Munford, fleet manager at Kcom.
• Matthew Hammond, head of fleet UK, Ireland ant Nordics at Altrad.
• Matthew Neale, head of fleet and Maas at Platform Housing Group.
• Simon Gray, head of fleet services at SSE.
• Stewart Lightbody, group head of fleet at Fortem Solutions.

The advisory board have met to discuss the plans for this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live and have offered their thoughts on why it holds such value for any fleet professional.

Members of the advisory board urge today’s fleet professionals to secure their tickets for Fleet & Mobility Live, with insights why it’s the place to be for fleet managers and decision-makers looking to strengthen strategies and optimise operations.

Jo Hammonds:
"Fleet & Mobility Live is one of the most valuable events anyone involved with fleet can attend. The opportunity to speak to experts and gain knowledge and guidance is second to none. The seminars and live theatres allow all transport professionals to learn how successful companies manage their fleets of vehicles. It’s not just a show!"

Alison Moriarty:
"This is the ‘must not miss’ event of the fleet calendar. It is the perfect opportunity to meet your existing suppliers, see what’s new to the industry and attend some thought-provoking and informative sessions."

Stewart Lightbody:
"Since its inception, Fleet & Mobility Live has set out to be the must-attend event for fleet operators and suppliers to come together to define and discuss the key challenges facing the industry – a perfect opportunity to collaborate, innovate and educate, all in one place."