Naeem is a globally recognized champion of zero emission mobility and asset management with a proven track record of delivering. Naeem focuses on solving challenges and delivering roadmaps for fleet electrification and implementation pathways across infrastructure, facility, maintenance and training. He has created and led global teams at several large publicly traded engineering and design firms, specifically focused on creating centres of excellence in support of zero-emission mobility, including fleet electrification, asset management, economic analysis, and charging and fueling infrastructure for both electric and hydrogen vehicle adoption. He holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in marketing and finance, Master of Science in Planning and is completing a PhD in mechanical and industrial engineering. He has won numerous awards for his work, including Mass Transit's Top 40 Under 40, Clean50's Emerging Leader Award, SCL's President's Award and most recently Top 30 Business Leaders in Technology. Naeem in his personal time gives back through Humanity First Shelter Bus, the first re-purposed bus to serve the homeless population of Toronto in Canada. He is also an active speaker at conferences and global events. Naeem is a recognized global citizen advancing sustainable transport.

Sherena is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and finance, accomplished lawyer and trusted advisor in implementing new business models. Sherena has practiced law at McCarthy Tetrault LLP, a globally renowned business law firm and has worked on numerous complex and leading infrastructure projects globally. She has worked at Infrastructure Ontario facilitating the procurement and delivery of infrastructure projects using Public-Private-Partnerships, blended finance and project financing. Sherena is also the inaugural director for a G7 initiative for the Canadian government, connecting institutional capital to bankable sustainable infrastructure projects globally. Her academic roles have led to the creation of leading research and education programs to address the transition to low carbon transport infrastructure. She holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in accounting and finance, Juris Doctor, Master of Business Administration, Graduate Diploma in Real Estate and Infrastructure and is completing a PhD in economic geography and urban planning. She has won numerous awards in tax, commercial law, real estate, and contracts. Sherena is an advisory academic to C40 Financing Sustainable Cities and Clean Bus Finance Academy, Global Infrastructure Hub (a G20 initiative) and the Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation. She is a member of the Awards Committee for the Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships (CCPPP) and Chair of the Power Providers and Utilities Committee for the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC). Sherena is a Champion of the Urban Land Institute's Women Leadership Initiative, has been nominated for the 2021 Clean50 Emerging Leader Award, and three times nominated for the Women Infrastructure Network's Emerging Leader Award. Sherena is a media personality that speaks regularly about emerging business challenges and opportunities.

Shakeeb is a technology leader with over 20 years experience in complex regulated industries such as aviation and trade. Shakeeb has worked globally deploying technology in USA, Jordan, Canada, Singapore, Colombia, Europe and Israel. Shakeeb focuses on the user experience and how to develop a seamless UI/UX to deliver maximum customer satisfaction. Shakeeb has worked with various B2B technologies and languages with developer teams positioned all over the world. Shakeeb enjoys looking at the next frontier of transport decarbonization and is working with the team on the technology suite to make the transition seamless for fleet operators.

Bruce Winchester is a business development leader and strategist with 30+ years of experience turning complex policy and market dynamics into growth. He builds high-trust relationships with government, industry, and investors to unlock partnerships, and advance objectives in Canada's transportation sector. Before joining Fleet Zero, Bruce led the transformation of the Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance into The Transport Project Canada, rebranding the organization, growing its membership, and elevating its influence in national policy and procurement discussions. He has advised senior federal Cabinet Ministers; shaping initiatives ranging from Government procurement including reforming military procurement, while also supporting major spending reviews and cross-portfolio decision-making. Bruce is a frequent conference speaker and panelist and has authored government submissions, parliamentary testimony, and commentary published in national outlets. He is valued for evidence-based storytelling, deal-enabling stakeholder strategy, and delivering results in highly regulated markets.

A Denmark native, and global citizen based in LA, Ann has 25+ years of experience in the corporate world working with technology, sustainability, and purpose. In addition to being a senior leader in SAP, Wood PLC and EY, Ann is the Co-Founder of UN SDG Ambition, together with the UN Global Compact. Ann is a trailblazer for the UN SDGs, and continues to support these goals, in addition to a number of other UN initiatives and non-profit organisations. SDG Ambition challenges companies to set bolder goals in alignment with their mission and values, governance, and business strategy, all while addressing barriers to accelerate and scale enterprise-wide integration to embed the SDGs into business management processes and information technology landscapes. Additionally, Ann is working in parallel to make Web3 more responsible and accessible by investigating and exploring the potential of Web3 technologies to develop climate solutions through the use of blockchain-based smart contracts, DAOs, NFTs, and metaverse platforms. In 2022, Ann was listed in Mission Impact's Top 100 Women of the Future, which profiled her trajectory from sustainable digital business transformation to applied sci-fi thinking in Web3 for purpose-driven climate and sustainability solutions.

Rick specializes in asset management, fleet procurement, fleet SOPs, maintenance training and in-line vehicle inspection. Rick brings a proven track record of over 35 years of fleet management service. He has completed hundreds of bus inspections and developed vehicle specifications for transit agencies across the globe. Rick is a licensed diesel mechanic who has risen through the ranks over his career. Prior to joining management consulting at two large publicly traded engineering firms, Rick worked at Burlington Transit and City of Burlington Fleet Services in the development and growth of its joint procurement and maintenance initiatives. He has extensive senior level experience with major transit companies and services, as well as business development optimization across the North American fleet industry. Rick's insights and experience are widely respected in the areas of transit and fleet maintenance. Recently, Rick has supported several fleet reviews focusing on NRVs including the Halton Region Fleet Management Review and Town of Oakville Fleet Utilization & Optimization Review. Rick worked with TTC on electric bus manufacturer audits, vehicle specification and Canadian content audits. Rick has supported various projects at YRT over the past 4 years pertaining to fleet services. Rick has also directly been involved with agencies to improve maintenance reliability and introduce vehicle performance KPIs such as Ontario Northland. At FleetZero Rick leads the maintenance and training team as well as manages the FleetZero pit crew.

Peter is committed to improving the quality of life for people of all abilities and creating a barrier free, innovative and inclusive future for all to enjoy. This commitment led him to become a co-founder of MV-1 Canada and was tasked with selling and servicing the world's first factory built wheelchair accessible vehicle across Canada. Most recently, Peter helped to Co-found and launch MUVE, a universal mobility software platform specially designed to help create and manage inclusive, sustainable transit and community transportation systems. Peter is very proud of these projects as it closely align with his skills and passions with the potential for positive global impact. Over the 20 years, Peter Grande has worked diligently and consistently in carefully positioning himself in a leadership role at the intersection of the automotive and mobility industries. He has always advocated on behalf of those who rarely get heard and can be credited with many accomplishments in advancing an inclusive Canada through his efforts in business and specific impact initiatives. Peter donates his time and available resources to serving on boards and volunteering in his community every chance he gets. Peter is able to identify, attract, and thoughtfully relate to the various key stakeholders that are needed in a thriving transportation ecosystem. He has a proven track record in successfully creating a range of partnership opportunities and expansion opportunities that foster interactive collaborations.

During the past 20 years Adam has worked in the transportation industry performing a variety of mechanical and technical tasks. Adam has worked on solo projects as well as being part of a maintenance team. Adam has inspected hundreds of transit vehicles from various manufacturers during this time including newly built, refurbished coaches and in service coaches for transit properties. He is actively involved in evaluating, developing and inspecting operational practices, maintenance policies, standard operating procedures for medium and heavy duty vehicles across North America. Adam has a strong passion for mechanics and is taking this passion forward into the future of electric vehicles.

Asad is driven by a relentless commitment to growth, adaptation, and excellence, bringing over 15 years of experience in the trucking and transit maintenance industry. Combining hands-on technical expertise with a strong academic foundation, including a Truck and Coach 310T license under the Canadian Red Seal program, Asad has worked with many leading manufacturers and propulsion technologies. He has also risen through the ranks with supervisory roles with several public transit fleets. As one of the first Canadian mechanics trained to work on the Tesla Semi, Asad has been at the forefront of the industry's shift from traditional combustion engines to electric and zero-emission technologies. Relentless in mindset and execution, Asad continuously embrace change, adapt to new technologies, and push forward without hesitation.

Charlie has worked in the energy solutions industry for over two decades years, supporting all phases of energy conservation and management projects including but not limited to, national LED lighting retrofits, mechanical system upgrades, engineering spec and design, and electric vehicle charging stations. Charles founded INF Associates in 2011, assembling a growing team with a combined experience of 50+ years in energy efficiency and utility rebate processing. INF is currently a leader in the lighting market as well as the EV charging infrastructure and equipment market for commercial and industrial solutions. He has grown teams to perform power infrastructure and EV charging equipment installation across the continental United States, with previous projects having been completed in the Tri-State area and as far away as California. Charlie leads FleetZero's strategy and implementation team.

Suraj is an Consultant at FleetZero, with over seven years of experience in the energy industry. He is extremely passionate about sustainability and process improvement, constantly striving to keep pace with the latest technologies in the energy industry. Prior to joining FleetZero, Suraj completed a Masters in Industrial Engineering at the University of Windsor. In his professional career, Suraj worked on various piped and compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure and transportation projects. He also managed the operations and maintenance of multiple CNG fueling stations and a fleet of CNG-supplying vehicles. Suraj also holds a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a certified project management professional (PMP).

Soumia is a leading expert in EV charging infrastructure and power distribution systems. Upon completing her dissertation in EV charging station optimization, Soumia has leveraged technology to develop innovative EV charging algorithms to minimize the EVs charging cost in different charging station locations with or without solar power generation. Her strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as evidenced by developing novel charging algorithms to maximize the EV charging station owner profit while compensating the EV users, enables Soumia to conduct and apply leading research insights to address EV charger location, interconnection needs, power distribution systems and energy mix considerations at leading R&D engineering centres and at FleetZero. Soumia holds a PhD in electrical engineering, Master of Science in Renewables Energies and Storage and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Samran is an Electrical Engineering student specializing in sustainable energy systems and zero-emission technologies. His work bridges hands-on electrical infrastructure development with cutting-edge clean energy solutions—from autonomous electric vehicles to grid optimization. As part of NUSTAG's Autonomous Wing, he designed control algorithms for a self-driving BEV, competing in Shell Eco-Marathon Asia. At FleetZero, Samran is driven by the challenge of making decarbonization both scalable and seamless.

Simon is Gen Z who aspires to capture the beauty that surrounds our everyday activities. At FleetZero Simon is working to bring our message of fleet turnkey solutions across the globe. Simon is an avid photographer and creative content expert who has developed viral marketing campaigns with views in the millions for his clients.