Daimler Emerging Leaders Scholarship Recipients

Canea Mersky

WINNER 2022 EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR

Container Booking Operations Clerk
South East Queensland Hauliers, Brisbane

Canea has worked in various roles in the transport industry including projects, warehousing, and quarantine into her current role in container operations at South East Queensland Hauliers. Canea wants to become a leader that is knowledgeable, supportive, confident and gains the trust and respect to support and guide other team members. Canea sees the transport industry as one with excellent career opportunities and is keen to promote this to other young people.

Thomas Dungavell

Sales Manager - NQ
Trailer Sales, Townsville

Currently the Regional Salesman for North Queensland with Trailer Sales, this role sees Thomas cover large areas across North Queensland, from Sarina to the Cape, from Mackay to Mount Isa, and everywhere in between. His role interacts with a wide range of stakeholders within many different sectors of the road freight industry. Thomas has a genuine passion for this innovative industry and as an emerging leader, is keen to increase his skill to explore the opportunities for growth into the future.

Leah Stapleton

Qld Safety, Health and Sustainability Manager
QUBE Logistics, Townsville/Brisbane

Leah commenced with QUBE in 2014 in an administrative role and progressed through the business into compliance establishing herself as the North Queensland Safety and Compliance Supervisor. In her current role, Leah is responsible for Safety, Health and Sustainability for Queensland. As an aspiring leader, Leah wants to contribute to building a safe and healthy environment for all QUBE workers.

Ryan Sherwin

Depot Manager
Scotts Refrigerated Logistics

Hailing from the UK, Ryan quickly made his mark in the transport industry applying his skills progressing through different roles at ATT Logistics to his current role as Depot Manager for Scotts. Ryan aspires to develop his knowledge and gain new skills and become more confident and astute leader. He is interested in growth opportunities and continuous improvement in the business. Ryan believes the industry has some exciting times ahead in Australia and it’s something he is enthusiastic to be a part of.