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What turns a first marketing role into a 20-plus yearautomotive career? In this Evolve TV: Roads to Success episode, Priscilla Rob,Head of Strategy and Customer Engagement at PENRITE, shares how mentorship, backing yourself and building strong industry networks can open unexpected pathways across automotive. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/QyvcZ5XUJs0

What does it take to grow a regional Aussie business into aworld-class manufacturer? n Evolve TV: Roads to Success, Ryan sits down with Anthony Kittel, CEO and owner of REDARC Electronics, to unpack thelessons that shaped his leadership, from customer service in a country garage to doubling down on R&D, backing local manufacturing, and building capability for defence and space. Watch the full episode via Mechanic.com.au and GearUP Auto Careers.

How a Skilled Migrant Became a Leader in Australia’s AftermarketWhat does it take to rebuild your life, career, and confidence in a brand new country? On Evolve TV, Glareh Kayhoor, General Manager Aftermarket at Forvia Hella Australia, shares her journey from migrant beginnings to industry leadership. She opens up about resilience, opportunity, inclusion, and what our workplaces can do better.

Wayne opens up about family sacrifices, resilience through tough patches, and the power of finding your own lane. He shares how honest conversations, mentors, and perspective helped him reset when work and life pulled in different directions. Along the way, he explains how he applies those lessons as CEO at GPC Asia Pacific, from values led leadership and clear communication to serving customers on the shop floor to set the standard. 👉 Missed Part 1 of this interview? Visit our Page

From a teenage jockey and self-described “C grade student” to CEO of GPC Asia Pacific’s Automotive Division, Wayne Bryant’s career journey proves that success comes down to resilience, seizing opportunities, and keeping your word. In this Roads to Success episode of Evolve TV, Wayne shares how he went from delivery driver to the top seat of one of the industry’s biggest players.In Part 2, Wayne talks about the personal sacrifices behind the career, including relocations, family balance, and the lessons he would approach differently in hindsight.