NAFA Announces Mastering International Fleet Management Seminar, November 1-3 At Jupiter, Florida

Running a fleet in multiple countries is not just about learning the laws in those regions or understanding your financing options. You have to understand each country’s culture and history, how businesses function, and how workers perceive "outsiders." Once those areas are understood, you can get on to the business of managing your company’s fleet and leading your counterparts in other countries to get everyone on the same page.

NAFA’s first-ever Mastering International Fleet Management seminar is an intense two-day deep-dive in to the complexities of running a multi-national fleet. The event begins by discussing a real-life case study during the opening cocktail reception and ends with you working hand-in-hand with other fleet managers to resolve the issue. In between, attendees will learn about the intricacies of developing and implementing fleet policies in numerous regions, understanding the components of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in various countries, and the impact of environmental issues on decision-making.

Because of the hands-on case study participation, there is limited seating. Register now for this event, as there is every expectation that seats will sell out fast.

As an extra value, attendees will leave NAFA’s Mastering International Fleet Management with real-life tangible resources, including:

An exclusive International Fleet Toolkit
Tip sheets on how to avoid common initial mistakes
A comprehensive checklist of tasks and items to consider

At this seminar attendees will:

Learn from expert fleet professionals with decades of international fleet experience
Recognize the role of company cars outside of North America and how that differs from North America
Understand the cultural differences among countries
Identify ways to get your counterparts in other countries on the same page
Find reliable sources of benchmarking data
Pinpoint the best types of data to capture to enable meaningful analysis of your foreign operations
Establish "Best Practice" levels for all areas of your fleet
Participate in real-life case study scenarios to resolve actual fleet issues
Network with fleet managers and experts who can help you navigate this complex territory

Everyone who registers will be given the results of NAFA’s first-ever Global Fleet Operations survey. This exclusive data will help you learn how your operations measure up against your peers, understand what policies and procedures others have in place, and start you on your way toward organizing your operations.

Who should attend?

Fleet managers and directors in charge of – or who soon will be in charge of – fleet operations in multiple countries
Corporate executives with reporting responsibility for their organization’s fleet operations
Fleet personnel who assist fleet managers and director in their global fleet operations
Fleet managers, directors and executives who want to learn more about multi-national fleet operations

Guest Speakers For This Event

Since May 2008, Hans Damen has served as Managing Partner of FleetVision. His role at FleetVision is to help clients understand the various fleet markets around the world, in particular Europe, to enable them to meet their goals for fleet economy and effectiveness.

Hans started his international career within Fleet Synergy International (FSI) in 1997 as the Regional Sales Director. In 2003, Hans was named Chief Executive Officer of FSI, working to develop the relationships with the multi-national clients and prospects whose vehicle needs they served in thirty-one countries. Prior to his employment with FSI, Hans spent six years with Interleasing, now Athlon Car Lease Nederland, first in field sales and subsequently as National Key Account Manager.

Hans is fluent in English, German and Dutch, with some French as well. His work has taken him to more than thirty countries across the globe.

Since January 2010, Peter Egan has been a Partner in FleetVision, where he develops action plans and business cases for their clients in North America. Prior to joining FleetVision, Egan spent twenty-six years with Wheels Inc., one of North America’s premiere fleet management companies, where he developed client bases in Europe and Latin America. After retiring from Wheels, Egan has been active consulting with corporations who have international fleet operations.

Egan, a contributor to NAFA’s soon-to-be-released Guide For Global Fleet Operations, literally helped write the book on this subject.

Location - All sessions will take place at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa, 5 North A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477-5190

All sessions will take place at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa in Jupiter, Florida. NAFA has reserved a block of rooms at the phenomenal rate of just $109/night. Rates are guaranteed before October 2, 2011.

Check out the accommodations at www.jupiterbeachresort.com

To reserve a room - Call 800-228-8810 for reservations. Request the NAFA Fleet Management Association group rate and book online at www.jupiterbeachresort.com using the special GROUP code NAFLET1101

Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card and will be charged a one night’s room and tax non-refundable deposit.

Travel - The Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa, Jupiter, Florida is just seventeen miles north of Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Cab fare is approximately $60 one-way. Shuttle service is available for $28 one-way. Go to www.YellowCabPalmBeach.com to make reservations.

The Resort is approximately ninety miles north of Miami International Airport and 155 miles south of Orlando International Airport.

Register Today – Special Discounts For Company Colleagues!

Bring your colleague to get maximize value, bring your supervisor so they best understand the complexities, and bring your European counterparts to learn together!

NAFA Members/Affiliates: $799 USD for the first person from your company; fifty percent off for all others

Non-Members/Non-Affiliates: $1,299 USD for the first person from your company; fifty percent off for all others

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What’s Included?

Opening Night cocktail reception
Two full breakfasts
Day 1 Luncheon
Refreshment breaks
Program materials
Exclusive international fleet survey data
Speaker handouts, including case studies and benchmarking data

NAFA's going global, and fleet managers will need to expand their horizons in order to compete and achieve. Make plans to attend this exciting event to be prepared for the exciting new challenges to come.

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