AFLA Conference Archives-Women in Fleet Management

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Anne Fandosy shares her journey as a Russian immigrant finding her place in the corporate world, eventually landing in fleet management. She emphasizes the value of listening to one's inner voice and the importance of seizing opportunities. Initially pursuing a career in engineering, Anne moved into business and consulting, ultimately finding her calling in the automotive industry with Ford and later Daimler Chrysler. Her pioneering effort led to the development of the Stow and Go seating in Chrysler minivans, her proudest achievement. Anne emphasizes that success involves trade-offs and encourages embracing unique personal strengths. She later transitioned to Whirlpool before finding fulfillment in transforming commuter services with V-Ride, a private equity-backed company aiming to innovate the commuting landscape through technology. Anne highlights her journey's lessons: acknowledging when things aren't right, working toward change, and utilizing mentorship and networks. She stresses the fulfillment derived from her current role at V-Ride despite its challenges, reinforcing the importance of passion-driven decisions. Anne encourages women to harness their inherent strengths and advocates for staying true to oneself while navigating their careers.

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Ann Fandozzi

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Location Nashville, TN

Year 2015

Keywords

Russian immigrant

fleet management

inner voice

automotive industry

Stow and Go

commuter services

mentorship

V-Ride

women empowerment

Nashville, TN

2015