Steve Heanes career in the heavy vehicle sector spans 40 years, starting on the workshop floor and progressing through to senior management and leadership roles. Steve worked for Ivecco for almost 30 years before being appointed as Managing Director of Irizar Australia in 2021. He is the former vice- chair of the Bus Industry Confederation and convenor of the Suppliers Group, roles he held for 10 Years

Jon Tozer has dedicated over 38 years to the bus industry. He began as an apprentice diesel mechanic at Grenda Bus Service and progressed to the role of workshop manager. He then moved to Volgren, where he spent the next 20 years holding various positions, including quality, sales, contract management, and business development manager for the Asia Pacific region. He played a crucial role in selling buses to Japan and overseeing the development of Volgren's first electric bus in 2019. Following that, he worked at Mercedes Benz Bus and Coach for 2 years. Currently, Jon serves as the director of BYD Commercial Vehicles, a position he has held for the past 18 months. His extensive experience and expertise have earned him a great deal of respect in the industry.