Mark Fryer is Director, Product, Industry and Electromobility APAC for Volvo Buses, where he is responsible for product, industry engagement and electromobility across the Asia Pacific region, leading a team of dedicated compliance managers, engineers and bodybuild experts. Mark brings more than two decades of hands-on industry experience to the role. Before stepping into his current position in 2023, he held senior engineering and bodybuild leadership roles across Volvo Buses and Volgren, having begun his career as an auto electrician. That depth of technical and manufacturing experience underpins his practical, grounded perspective on the future of bus safety and design.

Maria is a leading commercial lawyer who regularly advises operators, manufacturers and suppliers in relation to major Government contracts, procurement processes, supply agreements and OHS issues. She has extensive experience in advising clients in every State and Territory in Australia and is considered a legal expert on Government contracts. Recently, Maria has been advising her clients on the introduction of zero emission vehicles as well as the construction and/or upgrade of zero emission depots. Her work includes advising on variations to existing Government contracts and direct deeds, as well as drafting supply agreements and infrastructure agreements. She also has significant experience in negotiating and advising on the sale of businesses way of asset and/or share sale throughout Australia. She is particularly sought out for her industry knowledge which is an advantage for her clients while doing due diligence and obtaining consent for the transaction from Government and other third parties.