NAFA's 3rd Annual International Fleet Academy is quickly becoming a "who's who" of global fleet managers around the world. Joining the impressive roster of high-profile fleet professionals is Giovanni Tortorici, the President of the Italian Association of Managers Buyers and Used Cars (AIAGA). Tortorici, the Purchasing Manager at Barilla, will be part of an esteemed group of global fleet managers that includes Joe Carreira (the 2012 International Fleet Manager of the Year), Gayle Pratt (former NAFA President), and Joe LaRosa (NAFA's International Vice President). The annual global fleet conference, which takes place October 21-23 at Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson, Arizona, is attracting attendees from throughout North America.
"We're quickly building a lineup for the ages!" said NAFA's Executive Director, Phillip E. Russo, CAE. "The brightest minds from throughout the international community recognize the importance of quality global fleet education. They're excited to offer their knowledge and experience and we're excited to have them on board!"
Tortorici described the creation of AIAGA as a fundamental step towards the full recognition and growth of the profession of car fleet manager, a responsibility that is an integral part of the most advanced strategies procurement business. Founded in Bologna, AIAGA is comprised of managers with fleet responsibilities over vehicles of major national and multinational companies. The main purposes of the association involve: "the promotion of studies and research in the automotive business, the promotion of training and updating of employees for the purchase and management of company cars to be used for 'activity of the company or even as elements of the remuneration packages of executives and business executives, and the promotion of studies, research, and training in the field of enterprise mobility."
NAFA's 3rd annual International Fleet Academy will take place October 21-23 at Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson, AZ. The 3-day conference was designed specifically to meet the needs of those who manage fleets outside of the United States and Canada. In addition to over 15 educational sessions, the conference offers exclusive networking opportunities and a cocktail reception and dinner each night. Early-bird registration is $650 for NAFA members and $1,105 for non-members. After August 16, registration costs are $799 for NAFA members and $1,550 for non-members. Fleet professionals may save $200 off the registration costs by joining NAFA as they register.
Attendees receive several value-added educational items to take back to the office including a ready-to-use executive summary; free subscription to International Fleet World magazine; the newly published NAFA's Global Fleet Guide; and valuable checklists for policies, RFIs, and RFQs. All total, it's a resource package valued at $2,500 – well worth the registration costs alone.
About NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA is the world's premier non-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, public safety vehicles, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for organizations across the globe. NAFA is the association for the diverse vehicle fleet management profession regardless of organizational type, geographic location or fleet composition. NAFA's Full and Associate Members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance and repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 3.5 million vehicles including in excess of 1.1 million trucks of which 350 thousand are medium- and heavy-duty trucks. For more information visit http://www.nafa.org.