Scania / Irizar Evening Function
Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Wrest Point Hotel & Casino - Tasman Room |
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Details
MetroTas Shuttle Bus every 10-mins to the Wrest Point Casino between 18.00 - 19.10
MetroTas Shuttle Bus every 15-mins back to Hotel Grand Chancellor between 21.00 - 22.00
Join us in recognising those in the industry going above and beyond to improve their workplace and/or the greater industry with the presentation of the 2024 National Awards.
This is a ticketed function. Nominate your attendance when registering online. Scan entry at doors - please bring your name badge to gain access.
Speaker
Kent Chang
Asia-Pacific CEO
Yutong
2024 Operator of the Year Award Presenter
Biography
Steve Heanes
Managing Director
Irizar
Evening Function Partner Address - Irizar
Biography
Tony Hopkins
Chair of BIC & Regional CEO of CDC
Bus Industry Confederation / CDC
2024 Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award Presenter
Biography
Tony Hopkins
Chair of BIC & Regional CEO of CDC
Bus Industry Confederation / CDC
2024 Outstanding Contribution Award Presenter
Biography
Tony Hopkins
Chair of BIC & Regional CEO of CDC
Bus Industry Confederation / CDC
2024 Supplier of the Year Award Presenter
Biography
Jack Kotlyar
Head of Green Transport
Energy Australia
2024 Environment and Innovation Award presenter
Biography
Sal Petroccitto OAM
Chief Executive Officer
NHVR
2024 Safety Award Presenter
Biography
Mr Manfred Streit
Managing Director
Scania Australia
2024 Driver of the Year Award Presenter
Biography
Manfred Streit, 51, has 15 years of experience working with Scania in Europe, specifically in Austria.
He has a strong retail background in the automotive and transport industries, working for Renault Group in Austria as a Senior Product Manager and then as Head of Fleet Sales, prior to joining Scania in the role of a Regional Director in central Austria in 2007.
After 8 years in this role, he moved to the position of Country Manager for Scania Austria, which he held for more than 6 years before accepting the job of Managing Director of Scania Australia in August 2022.
Manfred has spent his life in and around the industry, having driven trucks commercially in his younger days.
He completed an MBA at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, and initially worked with French signalling manufacturer Alcatel, both in Canada and Austria.
Manfred is married with three children and currently lives in Melbourne.
Mr Manfred Streit
Managing Director
Scania Australia
Evening Function Partner Address - Scania
Biography
Manfred Streit, 51, has 15 years of experience working with Scania in Europe, specifically in Austria.
He has a strong retail background in the automotive and transport industries, working for Renault Group in Austria as a Senior Product Manager and then as Head of Fleet Sales, prior to joining Scania in the role of a Regional Director in central Austria in 2007.
After 8 years in this role, he moved to the position of Country Manager for Scania Austria, which he held for more than 6 years before accepting the job of Managing Director of Scania Australia in August 2022.
Manfred has spent his life in and around the industry, having driven trucks commercially in his younger days.
He completed an MBA at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, and initially worked with French signalling manufacturer Alcatel, both in Canada and Austria.
Manfred is married with three children and currently lives in Melbourne.
Dave Thornton
Master of Ceremonies
7:00 AM - 9:00 AMBiography
Dave Thornton is a multi-talented stand-up comedian who has enjoyed a successful career on stage, on the radio and in television. Multi-awarded, his humour is accessible and free flowing.