Ford Pro CEO Keynote Speaker for NAFA’s 2024 Institute & Expo
Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis will present the keynote session at the upcoming Fleet Management Association 2024 Institute & Expo in San Antonio, Texas.

Ted Cannis, Ford Pro CEO, will be the keynote speaker during the Fleet Management Association’s 2024 Institute & Expo in April.
Photo: NAFA/David Keith Photography/ WT Illustration
Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Fleet Management Association (NAFA) 2024 Institute & Expo (I&E). The session, titled "Ford Pro – Our Learnings: Grow Productivity, Reduce Risk," will take place during the general session on April 23.
"We are thrilled to have Ted Cannis join us as a keynote speaker at NAFA I&E 2024," said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. "His insights into growing productivity and reducing risk within the fleet industry will undoubtedly provide valuable perspectives for our attendees."
Leading the Ford Pro Global Business
As CEO of Ford Pro, Cannis spearheads the global business and brand within Ford dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions to government and commercial customers. With a focus on accelerating productivity, improving uptime, and lowering operating costs, Ford Pro offers connected services and work-ready gas and electric vehicles.
Cannis’ tenure at Ford includes leadership positions in commercial vehicles and battery electric vehicles, where he played a pivotal role in developing electric vehicle strategies and products such as the Mustang Mach-E SUV and the F-150 Lightning.
With his extensive experience, Cannis brings a unique perspective that will undoubtedly inspire and inform fleet professionals at all levels. This provides an exclusive opportunity to hear from one of the industry's foremost thought leaders. More information on this session, and the full I&E schedule, can be found here.
How to Exhibit at the 2024 Institute & Expo
NAFA said prospective exhibitors are encouraged to secure their space now to ensure prime placement in the I&E Expo Hall. For more information about reserving an exhibit booth, visit NAFA’s website. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, NAFA said.
This year’s current sponsors include:
Bestpass
Faster Asset Solutions
Geotab
Holman
Legend Fleet Solutions
Merchants Fleet
Motive
Samsara
Shell Fleet Solutions
Stellantis
U.S. Bank Voyager
WEX
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