The agreement forms part of NAFA’s Strategic Plan to extend its reach beyond the borders of North America and marks the first partnership that the association has signed with an international association on a global level.

‘The partnership between AIAGA and NAFA,’ said AIAGA’s president and Barilla purchasing manager Giovanni Tortorici, ‘will be mutually beneficial for both organisations and for the fleet management industry as well. As the business world becomes more connected, partnerships like this will provide the expert instruction necessary within each region.’

AIAGA will be NAFA’s exclusive partner in Italy. As part of the agreement, the two associations agree to supply free memberships for up to 12 members of NAFA’s Board of Trustees and the AIAGA Council. In addition, each organisation will receive a pair of complimentary passes to the partner’s annual industry event (The Company Car Drive presented by AIAGA and NAFA’s Institute & Expo). The two partners will also work together to develop educational content, conduct benchmarking surveys, and promote the industry awards presented by each organisation. 

‘We may be on separate continents, but thanks to technology we will be able to work together just as easily as if we were in the same room,’ said Mr Tortorici and NAFA’s executive director Phillip E Russo. ‘Videoconferencing and virtual meetings will keep us in regular contact and on track to reach our goals. As fleet management continues to evolve, a new approach is necessary in order to continue to provide the educational resources fleet managers need.’