Join us at the Fleet News Learning Lounge at Company Car in Action 2026!

Step into our "café-style" studio - think the informal, iconic vibe of Friends, but built for a professional audience. These sessions are led exclusively by Fleet News, offering pure editorial insight without the commercial noise.

The Main Stage Line-up:

  • 12:30 PM (Daily): In the Hot Seat – Steve Briers grills leading OEMs on the future of the fleet.
  • 1:45 PM (Day One): EWiF Panel – Inspiring café-style interviews with the trailblazers of Empowering Women in Fleet.
  • 1:45 PM (Day Two): The Van Session – An informal deep dive into the world of LCVs with specialist Paul Kirby.
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Empowering Women in Fleet Panel and Networking

Connect, network and share experiences at Company Car in Action 2026

Join us in the Fleet News Learning Lounge at 1.45pm on Wednesday 10 June for a special in-conversation session hosted by Lindi Tembha, procurement lead at Weetabix, with Sarah Nicholson, fleet manager (cars) at Defra.

Sarah will discuss her career journey in fleet, the opportunities and challenges she has encountered, and her role in helping drive safer, more efficient and lower-emission fleet operations.

Members can also visit the Fleet News Networking Hub, sponsored by Allstar, to meet other attendees, enjoy a coffee and build connections across the fleet community.

The Van Session

The van market: challengers and the CDV is back!

Join LCV specialist Paul Kirby in the Fleet News Learning Lounge from 13.45pm to 14.30pm on Thursday 11 June for an informal deep dive into the fast-evolving world of light commercial vehicles.

This session will explore the return of the CDV, the challenger brands reshaping the van market, and the key trends influencing fleet choice, operations and future LCV strategy.

Paul will be joined by a panel of van manufacturers and industry experts, including:

  • Jeanette Griggs, head of fleet and public sector at BYD
  • Simon Hubbard, head of sales at TGS Automotive Group
  • Stewart Lightbody, group head of fleet at Fortem Solutions
  • Zoe Tonks, head of sales at Farizon
  • A representative from Openreach Fleet.

OEM Panel Discussions

Be in the know about the future of automotive

Join Stephen Briers, group editor at Fleet News, in the Fleet News Learning Lounge at 12.30pm on both days for two OEM panel discussions exploring the future of company car choice.

Across two 45-minute sessions, senior leaders from major and emerging automotive brands will share their views on future models, BEV transition, battery developments, technology, and the trends set to shape tomorrow’s fleet strategies.

Audience members will also have the chance to put their questions directly to the OEMs influencing future choice lists.

Panellists are:

Day 1 (June 10)

  • Tom Ray, UK VP & B2B director, Stellantis
  • Calum James, general manager, Farizon Auto UK
  • Andy Stuart, deputy director of sales, Geely Auto UK
  • Nick O’Neill, head of fleet sales, Skoda
  • Chris Clayton, fleet director, OMODA JAECOO CHERY LEPAS

Day 2 (June 11)

  • Richard Chamberlain, head of fleet sales, Changan
  • Claudio De Freitas, head of UK fleet sales, BYD
  • Geraint Isaac, deputy director of fleet, MG
  • Alastair Rutt, senior manager, One Toyota Business Team, Toyota & Lexus GB

  • Andrew Jago, general manager – corporate sales, BMW

Ready to drive the cars shaping your 2026 fleet, while connecting with key industry players?

Register now to join us at UTAC Millbrook on 10-11 June to make faster, more confident decisions for your fleet.