NSW Monthly Meeting - Baulkham Hills

After 20 years as a marketing PR consultant and business owner Lynelle has been able to use their skills in understanding strategic stakeholder management to solve complex social problems with innovative solutions.

In their latest enterprise they are applying the cutting edge of technology to marine sports and rescue with Australia’s first range of portable electric engines with serious performance and run times. And a range of super lightweight craft designed for fully electric outboards.

Since 2010 they have created over 19 partnerships addressing such problems as improving transport in a regional area, aboriginal education, alternative education for disengaged students, and work experience pathways.

Community engagement and community development skills coupled with business acumen are their key to success.

They have also completed several commercial research projects including: evaluating Aboriginal education programs for NSW Department of Education, gain insight into training needs for disability workers for Partners in Recovery and examine young people’s attitudes to working in aged care and disability for Regional Development.

Rob is Head of Strategy & Analytics and Supply at Turo Australia, the world's largest carsharing marketplace who's mission is to put the world's 1.5 billion cars to better use. He's an expert in multi-sided tech marketplaces, and has worn many hats in mobility and driving adoption of innovative, convenient, safe and equitable transport choices. He is passionate about climate action and has recently been leading product, operations and customer teams to help accelerate electric vehicle adoption.

In his previous roles at Uber and Zoomo he worked on driving adoption of on-demand, shared, safe, green transportation choices with zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles. He is an industry mentor at Techstars, Climate Salad and Climate 10x Accelerator at UNSW and volunteers at Parents for Climate and Work on Climate.

Josh isn't just about cars, he's about trust. As a former Detective with the Police Force, he spent over a decade investigating complex cases and ensuring the safety of his community. Now, he brings that same dedication to Turo, working tirelessly behind the scenes as the Trust & Safety Turo Australia Liaison.

For EV enthusiasts, this means peace of mind. Josh is the guy who makes sure every car on the platform is legit, ensuring a smooth and secure rideshare experience. He meticulously analyzes information and investigates any potential issues, so you can focus on the thrill of that electric drive.

Think of him as your personal EV carshare guardian. He tackles risk-related cases head-on, so you can focus on the thrill of the electric drive. This focus on security allows EV hosts and guests to enjoy their charshare experience with confidence. With Josh on the job, you can trust Turo to have your back, every ride, every mile. Josh fosters strong relationships with law enforcement to ensure the Turo marketplace operates smoothly.