The Australian Automotive Aftermarket – 2023 and Beyond

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Leaders of the Australian Aftermarket will share and discuss global and industry trends in the automotive aftermarket. What do they mean for your business? What major disruptions will hit the supply chain and land in your workshop? How can you prepare for a prosperous future? Right to Repair, EV-Hybrid-ICE car parc, industry regulation, technology and the pace of the change – what’s coming and what does it mean for you? This session will inspire and challenge your thinking about the future of the aftermarket.

Stuart Charity

CEO

AAAA

Stuart Charity
Stuart Charity is a passionate, well respected industry leader, having served the automotive industry in a variety of roles across a distinguished career.  Stuart is CEO of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), which represents 4,100 member businesses and the entire automotive aftermarket, an industry which contributes $25B annually to the economy. Under Stuart’s leadership, the AAAA has championed many initiatives, services and regulatory reforms; improving the sustainability and growth of the industry. Stuart is particularly proud of the AAAA’s long fought battle, and success championing arguably the aftermarket industry’s largest issue, mandatory data sharing. A new mandatory data sharing law, implemented in 2022, was a game changer for the aftermarket, and the first law of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Stuart’s previous career experience has enhanced his knowledge and market understanding to make informed strategic decisions and offer respected insights. Before his time at AAAA, Stuart served as the Executive Director of the Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia (SAE-A). Earlier, as the Automotive Industry Specialist with Austrade, Stuart successfully assisted automotive component manufacturers to develop new export markets.
Stuart Charity is a passionate, well respected industry leader, having served the automotive industry in a variety of roles across a distinguished career.  Stuart is CEO of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), which represents 4,100 member businesses and the entire automotive aftermarket, an industry which contributes $25B annually to the economy. Under Stuart’s leadership, the AAAA has championed many initiatives, services and regulatory reforms; improving the sustainability and growth of the industry. Stuart is particularly proud of the AAAA’s long fought battle, and success championing arguably the aftermarket industry’s largest issue, mandatory data sharing. A new mandatory data sharing law, implemented in 2022, was a game changer for the aftermarket, and the first law of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Stuart’s previous career experience has enhanced his knowledge and market understanding to make informed strategic decisions and offer respected insights. Before his time at AAAA, Stuart served as the Executive Director of the Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia (SAE-A). Earlier, as the Automotive Industry Specialist with Austrade, Stuart successfully assisted automotive component manufacturers to develop new export markets.
David Fraser

Group CEO

Capricorn Society

David Fraser
David is the Group CEO of Capricorn and has 35+ years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket. Prior to joining Capricorn in 2006 David held several senior sales, marketing and general management roles for organisations with responsibilities both in Australia and globally. He is currently a director of the Business Council of Co-op’s & Mutuals (the Apex body for CME’s in Australia), WA Co-op Federation, WA Motor Industry Foundation, and previously the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. David’s qualifications include MBA, GAICD, FAICD, FAIM, A FIN, FGIA.
David is the Group CEO of Capricorn and has 35+ years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket. Prior to joining Capricorn in 2006 David held several senior sales, marketing and general management roles for organisations with responsibilities both in Australia and globally. He is currently a director of the Business Council of Co-op’s & Mutuals (the Apex body for CME’s in Australia), WA Co-op Federation, WA Motor Industry Foundation, and previously the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. David’s qualifications include MBA, GAICD, FAICD, FAIM, A FIN, FGIA.
Rod Camm

Group CEO

MTAQ

Rod Camm
Rod Camm is the Group Chief Executive for the Motor Trades Association of Queensland. A 30-year veteran in policy development, industry engagement and tertiary education, Rod has spent the last 25-years at the executive level, leading significant organisational change at leading government agencies, Government owned companies and industry and private sector organisations. Rod has also been involved in proceedings with international organisations including the OECD, UNESCO and the G20 Human Capital Taskforce.
Rod Camm is the Group Chief Executive for the Motor Trades Association of Queensland. A 30-year veteran in policy development, industry engagement and tertiary education, Rod has spent the last 25-years at the executive level, leading significant organisational change at leading government agencies, Government owned companies and industry and private sector organisations. Rod has also been involved in proceedings with international organisations including the OECD, UNESCO and the G20 Human Capital Taskforce.
Wayne Bryant

CEO

GPC Asia Pacific

Wayne Bryant
Wayne has been involved in our industry for over 30 years. He commenced his career at Repco Toowoomba in 1989 and worked his way through the organisation, before becoming the CEO of Genuine Parts Company’s, Automotive Division in January 2022. GPC is best known for Repco and NAPA Auto Parts here in Australia and New Zealand. Wayne is passionate about serving our industry and he’s currently serving as the Deputy Chairman of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA).
Wayne has been involved in our industry for over 30 years. He commenced his career at Repco Toowoomba in 1989 and worked his way through the organisation, before becoming the CEO of Genuine Parts Company’s, Automotive Division in January 2022. GPC is best known for Repco and NAPA Auto Parts here in Australia and New Zealand. Wayne is passionate about serving our industry and he’s currently serving as the Deputy Chairman of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA).