The latest webinar in the ‘Transport + Energy Explains’ series will bring together key voices from Octopus Fleet and Visa to explore how new approaches are transforming payment experiences for fleet operators and their drivers.
The panel will examine the evolving relationship between businesses and drivers, highlighting how trust and security are being rebuilt through digital innovation and partnerships.
We’ll address practical challenges faced by fleet managers, such as fragmented charging networks, data complexity, and payment reconciliation, while showcasing actionable strategies and insights that can deliver immediate impact.
Through in-depth discussion, real-world case studies (including the Octopus–Visa partnership), and audience Q&A, attendees will come away with a clear understanding of:
- The latest trends and innovations in fleet payment systems
- Building and maintaining trust between organisations and drivers
- Leveraging real-time data to improve operational efficiency and decision-making
- Best practices and actionable steps for fleet managers amid sector transformation
Join us for a thought-provoking session designed to empower fleet professionals, promote industry confidence, and drive forward the electrification and digitalisation of transport.
Speakers include, Neil Halls, the director of B2B fleet and mobility payments at Visa, and Rachel Beaton, commercial director of Octopus Fleet, alongside chair from Transport + Energy, James Evison.
Neil works for Visa in Europe, specialising in Fleet, Mobility, and Employee Benefit payment solutions. Before joining Visa, Neil built a strong foundation in the automotive industry, spending seven years at BMW and MINI Head Office, where he gained extensive experience in OEM.
Rachel brings over 15 years of experience across the tech industry, having worked across insurance tech, proptech and the last few years in eMobility. Having had a squiggly career path, including product, data, project delivery, compliance and currently commercial & financial strategy, Rachel has a unique perspective on how technology can be used to tackle the challenges facing fleets at this inflection point in the transition to EV.
As Commercial Director at Octopus Fleet, Rachel’s mission is to understand business challenges, solve complex problems and blend her passion for sustainability to partner with businesses as they electrify their fleets and beyond using the innovative suite of Octopus Fleet products.
