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ZEB and Power Session

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Track 1
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
11:20 AM - 12:45 PM
Conference Centre - Auditorium

Speaker

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Dean Moule
National Technical Manager
Bus Industry Confederation

Session Chair

11:00 AM - 11:10 AM

Biography

Dean Moule is the National Technical Manager for the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC). Dean has 40 years’ of experience in the automotive industry, specifically specialising in buses. His manufacturing, service, engineering and product development experience stems from his time at Ansair (former bus bodybuilder), Mercedes-Benz Bus and Volvo Buses. Dean spent 11 years focusing on electromobility –­ hybrid and full electric – including developing training, chassis and body design, product introductions and specifications. During his tenure at Volvo Buses, he was the Director of Product and Electromobility, which involved the global launch of the BZL Electric City Bus in Australia and Southeast Asia. Dean previously assisted the Bus Industry Confederation between 2014-2020, liaising on new legislation and industry initiatives such as thermal safety protection
Mr Paul Morrissy
Senior Manager – Renewable Solutions
RACV Commercial Energy Solutions

Powering the Shift: Smart Depot Charging for Australian Electric Buses

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Biography

Paul is Senior Manager, Renewable Solutions at RACV Commercial Energy Solutions, where he leads the strategy, design, and deployment of large-scale renewable energy technologies for commercial, retail, and transport sector clients across Australia. His remit spans EV charging infrastructure, battery energy storage, on-site solar generation, and integrated clean-energy systems. Drawing on RACV's operational experience managing live EV charging networks and battery assets, Paul brings a practitioner's perspective to fleet electrification. He advises organisations on charger selection and deployment models, network utilisation, demand management, and the commercial mechanics of using behind-the-meter assets to reduce peak charges and create new revenue streams.
Jay Zmijewski
Chief Operating Officer
Keolis

Zero‑Emission Bus Deployment: Keolis’ Lessons from Complex Projects

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Biography

Jay Zmijewski is Chief Operating Officer, Bus at Keolis, where he leads bus operations across Australia. He has extensive experience in public transport operations and network delivery in both Australia and New Zealand, including the transition to zero‑emission fleets and the delivery of complex electrification projects. Jay has held senior operational roles across the sector, leading large and diverse bus networks in complex operating environments.
Mr Jack Kotlyar
Head of Green Transport
EnergyAustralia

Deployment changes everything: Real-world lessons from bus fleet electrification

12:20 PM - 12:35 PM

Biography

Jack Kotlyar is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the energy sector. As Head of Green Transport at EnergyAustralia, he is responsible for leading the company’s efforts to decarbonise the transport sector by identifying and scaling products and services for EnergyAustralia's Green Transport offerings. His team focuses on large-scale fleet and depot electrification, as well as expanding public charging networks to support the transition to electric mobility.
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