Lex Forsyth
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer,
Janus Electric
Lex Forsyth, CEO of Janus Electric, combines decades of personal heritage and professional expertise to lead the charge in sustainable transportation. Hailing from a family with over 50 years of deep roots in the trucking industry, Lex possesses an intrinsic understanding of road transport and the unique challenges faced by fleet operators. This legacy has equipped him with invaluable insights into the logistical demands and operational complexities critical to shaping effective transportation solutions. Lex’s academic foundation in Business and Commerce, earned at Queensland University of Technology, set the stage for a dynamic career. Beginning as Operations Manager at his family's business, FH Transport, he progressed to Managing Director at Sea Cargo Logistics. Venturing independently, Lex took the helm of his own business, Forsyth Transport. He then diversified, establishing Australian Network Fuels, where he specialised in supplying diesel to fleets across Queensland. Today, as the driving force behind Janus Electric, Lex is transforming the trucking industry with visionary innovations. Under his leadership, Janus Electric launched Australia’s first solar-powered Charge and Change Station at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct. This groundbreaking infrastructure enables electric trucks to swap batteries seamlessly, drastically reducing downtime. Powered by solar energy, the station embodies Lex’s commitment to clean, renewable solutions, offering an efficient and sustainable alternative for keeping trucks on the move while minimising emissions. With his unmatched industry expertise and a future-focused mindset, Lex Forsyth is at the forefront of Australia’s transition to greener logistics, setting a new benchmark for sustainable transport and redefining what’s possible in the sector.
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