Buckingham Automotive Forum agenda, 1 March 2012

  Economy & Driver Support in an Unsettled Business Environment

The Spring Automotive Forum will examine topics of current and strategic interest to the vehicle management and support industry. The event, on 1st March 2012, will be held in the University’s Chandos Road facility – MK18 1AL – car park on the opposite side of the road.

1030:   Arrive, register, coffee

1100:   Chairman’s Introduction: Brian Rogerson; Editor – Asset Finance International

1110:   ’Economic Crisis – What Crisis?’ Professor Peter N C Cooke; Professor of Automotive Management.

1150;   ‘Changing Shape of the Contract Hire Industry’ Colin Tourick; Visiting Professor – Centre for Automotive Management

1210; ‘The Virtual Replacement Tyre & the Internet’  Mike Wise; Managing Director Fleet; Delticom AG

1240:   Short break

1300;   Is the leasing industry meeting the needs of its customers?’ Rick Yarrow; Managing Director; FleetEye AG

1330:   ‘Corporate Social Responsibility & Work Related Road Safety – Is There A Link?’  Ian Brooks; Compliance Bureau

1400;   Approximately; Chairman’s closing comments

1400;   Buffet lunch

1530;   Close of Event

This forum meets quarterly to explore developments and opportunities in the industry. It is not a selling event but a real exchange of ideas to discuss topics of current interest and share experiences. .

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The dates for the forums for the rest of 2012 are; 16 May; 5 September; 8 November – please put them in your diary.