Top Women 2022

Top Women in EV 2022

Marketing & Communications

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Marketing & Communications

Andrea Arnold

Senior Manager, Global Marketing, eMobility

Eaton

Passionate about developing creative customer-focussed messaging strategies, Andrea holds over 17 years of practical marketing and communications experience, including 8 years with Eaton in the USA. Andrea is now the Senior Manager of Eaton's eMobility marketing globally, helping customers manage their power.

Marketing & Communications

Kimmi Dodia

Sector Marketing Manager

A former technology consultant, Kimmi had over 8 years of multi-sector experience working with top Fortune 500 companies.
Now a Sector Marketing Manager at EY for 3 priority sectors, including: Advanced Manufacturing & e-Mobility, Energy and TMT (Telecoms, Media & Technology).
Kimmi has a passion for emerging technologies and all things sustainability related.

Marketing & Communications

Anita Fox

Head of Automotive

Meta

Tech giant Meta's Head of Automotive, Anita has over 20 years experience working in the marketing and communications sector, with 11 years spent at Volvo, and 3 years at Jaguar Land Rover.
Anita is a social media and digital marketing expert, with a passion for the sustainable automotive sector.

Marketing & Communications

Taylor Steele

Sr. Regional Manager, UK & Ireland - Charging Infrastructure

Tesla

With over 7 years of professional experience in PV Solar, BESS, & EVCS project development and team management, Taylor is now Tesla's UK and Ireland Senior Regional Manager for charging infrastructure. Taylor is passionate about international development and equitable access for all.

Marketing & Communications

Heather Page

Head of Marketing

Gridserve

A creative Senior Marketing Leader, Heather has over 22 years experience in marketing and communications roles, including 5 years at LG Electronics, and latterly 9 years at Tesla. Now Chief Marketing Officer at GRIDSERVE, Heather is helping to deliver the company's pioneering sustainable energy solutions.

Marketing & Communications

Joanna Youden

Marketing Manager

Volta Trucks

With a proven track record of delivering innovative work for global brands and start-ups in the automotive, fashion and technology sectors, Joanna is passionate about connecting business objectives, creative design and revenue generation for companies with sustainability at their heart. Now at Volta Trucks, she has over 15 years practical marketing and communications experience.

Marketing & Communications

Natasha Waddington

Head of PR

Hyundai Motor UK Ltd

Natasha holds over 17 years of communications experience at automotive OEMs, having spent over 6 years with Jaguar Land Rover, and the last decade working with Hyundai Motor UK. As Head of PR, she is responsible for for the development and delivery of Hyundai Motor UK's Corporate, Brand and Product PR strategies.

Marketing & Communications

Dora Clarke

Head of Marketing and Communications

Osprey Charging Network

With a decade of professional experience in marketing and communications, Dora has spent over 4 years with Osprey, responsible for their marketing, communications and customer strategy. Before taking on her roles at Osprey, Dora worked with Bloomsbury Publishing in London, and Meridian Energy in New Zealand.

Marketing & Communications

Maura Freeman

Plant Communications Coordinator

Rivian

Maura is Plant Communications Coordinator for Rivian's main manufacturing site in Normal, Illinois. After graduating with a Masters in Communication and Media Studies, Maura has worked for the Illinois State University, before joining Rivian in 2021.

Top Women in EV 2022

Events

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Events

Alexi Cartwright

Brand Experience and Partnerships Coordinator

Hyundai Motor UK Ltd

Alexi joined the Brand Experience and Partnerships team at Hyundai Motor UK in 2021, bringing over 13 years of experience from the events and hospitality sectors. Described as a superb team player, Alexi has greatly contributed to helping Hyundai‘s electric vehicle range shine through, and has been a driving force behind many successful events.

Events

Julia Pallé

Sustainability Director

ABB FIA Formula E

As Sustainability Director at the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first fully electric single-seater racing series, Julia is a world-class expert on sustainable motorsport. After spending time as a Sustainability in Motorsport Executive at Michelin in France, Julia is now also President at SandSI - Sport and Sustainability International, and a Sustainability Advisor for EXTREME E.

Events

Anazi Zote Piper

Project Lead

Smarter Mobility Africa at Vuka South Africa

Anazi is an experienced media professional, now working on conference management and production assembling large conferences in South Africa and Dubai, focussed on smarter mobility and renewable energy. Having held roles at the BBC, CNBC Africa, Terrapinn and latterly Generation.e and Smarter Mobility Africa, Anazi is an expert in events management and sustainable mobility solutions.

Events

Sophie Jenkins

Events

Octopus EV

Sophie is an expert in her field, with 7 years of events and community engagement experience in a number of roles.Sophie holds a degree in Marketing from Birkbeck, University of London. Her previous roles have included time at WeWork, Snowplow and Digital Catapult, before joining Octopus EV in 2021.

Events

Alice Berry

Event Manager

Extreme E

As Event Manager, Alice helps to promote the electric racing championship Extreme E, which brings races to some of the most remote corners of the world to highlight the climate change challenges faced by different ecosystems. Alice is an events and marketing expert, having spent over 8 years in the sector with roles at Red Bull, Broadwick Live and latterly Extreme E.

Events

April Wyatt

Head of Marketing

Waylands Automotive

April heads up Waylands Automotive's marketing strategy, leading on their mission to deliver an exceptional experience that customers trust and advocate. With over 14 over years of industry experience working for a number of automotive dealerships, April was named a 2018 Motor Trader Rising Star.

Events

Louise Dowling

Head of Events

Stellantis

Louise holds over 14 years of experience managing events and PR at Stellantis and formerly Peugeot. Since 2016, she has headed up the events team at Peugeot, DS, Citroen and Vauxhall. Before her career in the Automotive sector, Louise completed a BA in Business Admin at Coventry University.

Events

Emma Bartholomeou

UK Marketing Events

Polestar

Now Polestar's Head of Events for the UK market, Emma has over 14 years of event and partnership management experience, working for organisations in the UK and France. Before taking on her role at Polestar, Emma has worked on and managed events for ASOS, WTW, TUI and Metia.

Events

Sophie Marriott

Content and Events Manager

Nissan

Sophie has spent 9 years with Nissan Motor Corporation, taking on her current role as Content and Event Manager in July 2020. With a background in marketing, including a degree from Newcastle University, Sophie has previously worked with Atkins and Elizabeth Arden, before joining the Nissan team in 2012.

Events

Nicole Campbell

Events and PR Specialist

Mercedes-Benz

Nicole is an Events and PR Specialist for Mercedes-Benz in the UK, with a wealth of knowledge in the events and communications sectors. Nicole has worked for Mercedes-Benz for over a decade, beginning her career in their Financial Services division before becoming PA to the Communications Director and latterly Lifestyle Media and Events Coordinator.

Top Women in EV 2022

Strategy

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Strategy

Linda Grave

Founder & CEO

EV Driver

Described as a true pioneer, Linda has built successful companies within the renewable energy and EV sectors over a 15-year period.
As Founder and CEO at EV Driver in the East of England, Linda helps local authorities and businesses make informed and intelligent choices regarding EV Charging infrastructure implementation and operations.

Strategy

Jane Hoffer

CEO

GoWithFlow

Jane is a recognised technology leader with experience in startups, growing companies and organisations with global expansion. She has decades worth of C-Suite experience, having led organisations in the US and Portugal, before becoming GoWithFlow's CEO in 2020.

Strategy

Sonya Byers

CEO

Women in transport

As Chief Executive Officer for Women In Transport, Sonya is responsible for supporting the professional development of women working in transport. With a wealth of experience working in the transport sector, Sonya has also worked for diversity and inclusion consultancy, global energy and facilities group, multi-brand recruitment agency, transport survey startup, Top 20 accountancy firm and global engineering group.

Strategy

Isobel Sheldon

Chief Strategy Officer and Board Member

Britishvolt

Having amassed nearly 20 years of lithium-ion battery industry experience, Isobel joined Britishvolt in 2020 as Chief Strategy Officer. A seasoned battery industry professional, Isobel previous roles have included time at Johnson Matthey, Cummins, Ricardo and The Faraday Institution.She was awarded an OBE For Services to Motor Vehicle Battery Technology last year.

Strategy

Anne-Lise Richard

Vice President Global e-Mobility Business Unit

Stellantis

Anne-Lise has over 15 years of professional experience working with Peugeot/Groupe PSA/Stellantis in France, after graduating with a master's degree in management from the emlyon business school.
As Vice President of Stellantis' Global e-Mobility Business Unit, Anne-Lise is helping Stellantis to set the direction of future mobility.

Strategy

Angela Brav

President

Hertz

Angela holds over 25 years of executive experience, having spent nearly two decades in various roles at InterContinental Hotels Group. Now President of Hertz’s International division, Angela is committed to continuing to deliver a high quality customer experience across their fleet and rental locations.

Strategy

Gail Rowe

Customer Director (Interim)

Liberty Charge

Gail works as a Customer Director (Interim) for Liberty Charge, helping to deliver power and connectivity infrastructure for on-street EV charging. Gail holds over 15 years worth of experience of project and programme development & management, having held various roles across Lambeth, Stevenage Borough and Greenwich councils in the UK.

Strategy

Amélie de Valroger

Head of Business Intelligence & Consultancy

ALD Automotive

Amélie is a determined and resourceful leader whose commitment to innovation and expertise ensures a straightforward transition to electric for her customers.
Joining ALD Automotive as the Head of Legal and overseeing its IPO, Amélie is now Head of Business Intelligence & Consultancy. Her team of consultants helps design the products and services that best meet customers’ expectations through dedicated methodology and tools.

Strategy

Chandra Vasser

Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

Nissan Motor Company

Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) officer for Nissan's Americas region, Chandra is an expert in financial planning and analysis, strategic business planning, people management and profit management. Chandra has spent over 17 years working in various roles at Nissan Motor Corporation in the USA.

Strategy

Catherine Marris

Head of Innovation

Motability

As the Head of Innovation at Motability, Catherine is an ambitious leader and innovator working to create meaningful social impact. Catherine works tirelessly identifying opportunities for Motability to improve the mobility of disabled people at scale, including making electric vehicles more accessible and affordable for people living with disabilities.

Top Women in EV 2022

Technology

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Technology

Charlotte Argue

Senior Manager, Fleet Electrification

Geotab

As Senior Manager, Fleet Electrification, Charlotte is playing a key role in driving the green fleet revolution within Geotab. She is a subject matter expert for fleet electrification, with over 15 years of experience working in the sustainability and transport sectors in Canada. Passionate about supporting the uptake of electric vehicles, Charlotte is a strong supporter of Geotab's culture of supporting women in technology.

Technology

Hayley Cashdollar

Head of Manufacturing

Lightship

After spending over eight years working with Tesla and Proterra, Hayley is now Head of Manufacturing at early-stage hardware startup Lightship, bringing the $26B RV industry into the electric age. Hayley is a proven zero-to-one engineering leader with an extensive hardware development and manufacturing background.

Technology

Jane Hunter

Chief Executive Officer

Tritium

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Tritium, Jane holds decades of experience in advanced technology, autonomous systems and transport sectors. She has extensive knowledge of operations, program and commercial management, having spent over seven years at Boeing in roles as a company director and Chief Operating Officer in the international Phantom Works Division, before joining Tritium in 2019.

Technology

Camille Garcia

Chief Data Officer

Chargeprice

As the Chief Data Officer at Chargeprice, Camille is an electric vehicle expert, committed to making charging across Europe simple, accessible and transparent. In her current role, Camille ensures that Chargeprice's price comparator application is as up-to-date and transparent as possible, enabling EV drivers to find the best charging solution suited to their needs.

Technology

Tamanna Haque

Senior Data Scientist

Jaguar Land Rover

Tamanna is a Senior Data Scientist at Jaguar Land Rover, using data science and the connected car to deliver value through new product development, improved customer experiences, streamlined operations and renewed strategy. Tamanna has professional experience working in the retail, financial services and automotive sectors.

Technology

Claire Miller

Head of Technology & Innovation

Octopus Electric Vehicles

Head of Technology and Innovation at Octopus Electric Vehicles, Claire is an enthusiastic technology communicator who is passionate about innovation that will change the world. She holds over 17 years experience in the technology and management consultancy sectors, and has specialist skills in R&D and green field development projects.

Technology

Greta Bekerytė

Hardware Engineer

Zaptec

A Hardware Engineer on Zaptec's expert team in Norway, Greta speaks Lithuanian, Norwegian and English. She holds a degree in electro engineering, industrial automation and circuit design from the University of Stavanger.

Technology

Ramya Winstead

Senior Manager Electric Vehicle Charging Systems and Infrastructure

Amazon

Ramya currently works on Amazon Last Mile's EV Charging Systems and Infrastructure in Washington, USA. She holds over 10 years of experience in roles centred around infrastructure design and deployment, distributed energy resources, microgrids and energy sustainability. Ramya has worked in the US for Amazon Logistics, Amazon Web Services, Cummins, NRG Energy and Clearway Energy.

Technology

Jennifer Yates

Project Development Engineer

SSE

A Project Development Engineer at SSE Energy Solutions, Jennifer is an expert in renewable energy engineering, having completed a Masters degree in the subject at the University of Central Lancashire. She has 3+ years experience working on SSE Energy Solutions projects, including innovative V2G (Vehicle-To-Grid) research and implementation.

Technology

Delphine Andrivot

Technical Manager and BD Manager EMEA

Parker LORD

Delphine is an experienced professional with a wide range of expertise in technical, marketing & sales areas. She holds nearly 20 years of experience in automotive, marketing, category management, application engineering and R&D roles in Europe. Delphine now leads a team of engineers at Parker LORD in her role as Technical Manager and Business Develop Manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Top Women in EV 2022

Infrastructure

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Infrastructure

Jenny Figueiredo

Park and Charge Project Manager

Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council

Jenny is a highly creative and experienced campaign and project manager with a record of producing innovative environmentally focussed campaigns, events and other initiatives within the public and charity sectors. Jenny is currently managing Park and Charge in Oxfordshire – a project providing EV charging bays in car parks, enabling residents without driveways to make the transition to EV.

Infrastructure

Lucy Simpson

Head of EV Propositions

Centrica

Lucy has spent more than 15 years working at the centre of energy’s net zero transition and is passionate about the role EVs have to play in decarbonising the transport sector. Leading the development of smart EV products, services and solutions, Lucy works with clients and partners from fleets to networks, corporate clients, OEMs and funders across the UK and Europe.

Infrastructure

Poppy Mills

UK Director

Ubitricity

Poppy took the first step on her career journey studying Chemistry at the University of Oxford, and went on to spend 5 years working in Business Development at Shell Renewables & Energy Solutions. Poppy's expertise and passion lies in strategic investments and acquisitions focussed on the future of mobility. She was the Commercial Lead for Shell's acquisition of ubitricity, where she now sits as the UK Director.

Infrastructure

Dianne Smith

Partnerships Lead

Volta

Dianne is an EV charging infrastructure specialist and business sales leader. Having worked in automotive for over 15 years, her focus is now on embracing new technologies in the EV space and helping to find solutions to charging infrastructure needs. She has recently taken on a new role at Volta Trucks, where she will be forging partnerships in energy and charging infrastructure.

Infrastructure

Effie Vraka

Country Director UK

Easee

Effie has turned her passion into a career. As an early adopter of EVs, technologist, and environmentalist, working in the EV charging sector was a natural fit.
Effie believes tech companies have the power to save our planet, and that it takes happy, empowered people to create that technology. In her role at Easee, she maintains a strong focus on organisational culture to foster the creativity needed to create solutions for a brighter future.

Infrastructure

Terri Logan

EVC Project Engineer

Liberty Charge

Terri started her career as an Engineering Graduate at Virgin Media, and now works in the Delivery and Innovation Department at Liberty Charge where she is responsible for the design of on-street EV infrastructure. She works on the technical aspects of every step of the process, from initial research, to build, to ongoing site maintenance and analysis; all to ensure EV infrastructure is safe and reliable.

Infrastructure

Katherine Stainken

Senior Director of EV Policy

Electrification Coalition

Katherine has dedicated her career to influencing environmental policy, and since 2016 her focus has been on implementing best practice policy to achieve mass adoption of EVs across all modes of transportation. She leads and manages the policy team at the Electrification Coalition, where her work spans across city, state, regional and federal levels in the US.

Infrastructure

Nina Skorupska

CEO

The Association for Renewable Energy & Clean Technology (The REA)

Nina has over 35 years of experience of working in the energy industry in the UK and abroad. Highlights of her impressive career include becoming the first female manager of a UK power station; being awarded a CBE for contributions to Renewables and Equality in Energy; and her current role as CEO of REA, the UK's largest renewables and clean technology trade association.

Infrastructure

Lindsey McDougall

Utility Strategist - EV & Emerging Tech

Austin Energy

Lindsey joined Austin Energy's Electric Vehicles and Emerging Technologies team in 2013 and has recently taken on the role of Utility Strategist. Over the years she has overseen and helped deploy Austin Energy’s suite of customer facing EV programs including EV360, a residential subscription rate for off-peak EV charging, and a fast-growing growing public charging network now at over 1,200 ports.

Infrastructure

Meena Azhar

B2C EV Propositions Manager

EDF Energy

Meena has been at EDF for over 10 years, where she has contributed to developing their long term strategy for electric vehicles. She has worked across a number of departments to gain a holistic view of the intersection of EVs and energy, including product development, operations, projects, innovation and strategy. She currently sits in the role of B2C Propositions Manager, designing and deploying EV customer propositions and products.

Top Women in EV 2022

Investment & Finance

Meryem Brassington

Senior Manager Motor Sustainability Propositions

Lloyds Banking Group

Meryem is a strategic leader in proposition development with an extensive portfolio of delivery in financial services. Enthusiastic towards the 'new', she demonstrates her passion by leading the sustainability agenda for the Motor Finance and Leasing Business of Lloyd's Banking Group, aiming to transition to a zero emission fleet.

Investment & Finance

Natalie Sauber

Director

Arcadis

Natalie has a passion for all things mobility, sustainability, and low emission technology. Her knowledge and passion has been recognised across the industry, where she features regularly in trade press and wider media. At Arcadis, she leads on Market Intelligence and Future Mobility, tracking the latest trends, technologies and solutions impacting mobility.

Investment & Finance

Josey Wardle

Innovation Lead - V2G & EV Charging

Innovate UK

Josey has been in the EV charging industry since 2010, managing national and international infrastructure projects for vehicle OEMs, local authorities and businesses. She also earned a PhD investigating opportunities for new business models to ensure the continued provision and growth of public charging facilities for EV drivers.

Investment & Finance

Alison Rose

Chief Executive

NatWest

Alison joined NatWest Group as a graduate, and has worked her way up to Group CEO. She has previously been shortlisted for the 'most influential woman in investment banking' award by Financial News, included in the Women in FinTech Powerlist and named in Vogue’s Top 25 Most Influential Women. She also launched The Rose Review which uncovered that closing the gender gap would contribute £250 billion to the UK economy.

Investment & Finance

Olga Shevorenkova

CFO

EVgo

Olga is responsible for capital structure optimisation as well as finance, accounting and billing operations and human resources.
Her prior experience includes eight years of investment and transaction advisory services in sustainable infrastructure, including serving as Vice President of Greentech Capital Advisors, an investment bank solely focused on sustainable infrastructure.

Investment & Finance

Katherine Latham

CFO

London EV Company (LEVC)

Katherine is a proven leader with extensive automotive experience, passionate about making a difference every day. Katherine is always looking for innovative solutions for today's complex problems, and was included in AutoCar's Great British Women 2020. She specialises in driving sales growth and improved business outcomes through analytical approaches.

Investment & Finance

Julie Meyer

CEO

Viva Partners

Julie has worked tirelessly to build a world of Sustainable Economics and Impact. She is a huge believer in the human spirit, and believes we are all on the planet to deliver a unique contribution to the world. Julie is known for backing Europe's explosive growth firms early, and was instrumental in the early stages of lastminute.com, WGSN, Espotting, Skype, Zopa, SpinVox and Monitise.

Investment & Finance

Reshma Sohoni

Partner

Seedcamp

Reshma co-founded Seedcamp back in 2007. A decade down the line, she continues to be excited by spotting and supporting world changing startups. Day-to-day she works with companies on wide ranging topics that help push them from those difficult early days into being household names, and loves the process of building something from nothing.

Investment & Finance

Maria Bengtsson

UK&I Electric Vehicle Lead

Maria is an experienced Partner in transaction advisory services working across the energy and automotive sectors with a passion for electric vehicles and the future of energy. As the EV lead for EY UK&I, Maria leads a team providing advise to clients covering the entire value chain, from sourcing material for batteries to charging infrastructure and battery recycling.

Top Women in EV 2022

Government & Policy

Alyssa Henley Siddiqui

Managing Director of Corporate Engagement

Electrification Coalition

A leading expert on public policy, fundraising and politics in the USA, Alyssa holds over 17 years of experience working across corporate and commerce roles, including over 11 years in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She is passionate about facilitating the deployment of electric vehicles on a mass scale, having worked as Managing Director of Corporate Engagement for SAFE and latterly the Electrification Coalition.

Government & Policy

Griffin Smith

Climate Policy Analyst

General Motors

Driven by the belief that everyone should have access to affordable and reliable transportation, Griffin is now a Climate Policy Analyst for General Motors in the US. She holds over 6 years of experience working as an analyst and researcher on climate change and resources, and has completed two masters degrees in Applied Economics and Environmental Science and Policy.

Government & Policy

Noelani Derrickson

Business Development and Public Policy

Tesla

Noelani is on the public policy and business development team at Tesla, focusing on charging infrastructure in the western United States. Prior to joining the Tesla team, she managed policy in the southwestern states for a leading utility-scale solar provider. She has a master’s degree in International Affairs from the University of California San Diego focused on Energy and Environmental Policy.

Government & Policy

Reem Yusuf

Energy ‎Policy Advisor & Climate Attaché

UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Reem holds over a decade of policy and analyst experience, having worked with Jaguar Land Rover in the UK, and The World Bank, the Department for International Trade, and latterly the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the USA. She has a Masters degree in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University.

Government & Policy

Cristina Albuquerque

Urban Mobility Manager

WRI Brasil

Currently the Urban Mobility Manager at WRI Brasil, Cristina helps develop projects that contribute to the implementation of sustainable transport in cities. She holds a Master's degree in Transport Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, and has nearly a decade of experience working on clean transport solutions in South America.

Government & Policy

Natasha Robinson

Joint Head

OZEV

Natasha is Joint Head of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles(OZEV), a joint unit between the Department for Transport and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in the UK Government. An electric vehicle owner, Natasha has over a decade of experience working across a number of roles in the UK's Department for Transport, and latterly at OZEV.

Government & Policy

Clare McKeown

Sustainable Development Manager

Belfast City Council

Clare is a leading expert on climate policy implementation, with almost two decades of experience at both local and national level. Clare now leads on the energy transition in Belfast, helping to set up and maintain projects on renewable energy installation and smart EV charging, as well as establishing new governance and political structures.

Government & Policy

Vanessa Bisconti-Cateau

Country Head ABB E-Mobility SAS

Seedcamp

Vanessa is a leader in emobility and electrification in France, having spent over 8 years with ABB's team.After joining ABB France in 2013, Vanessa has held a number of roles in marketing, business development and policy. Prior to her time at ABB, Vanessa spent over 2 years with Schneider Electric. She holds two Master's degree qualifications in Business and Energy Management & Marketing.

Government & Policy

Deeana Ahmed, PhD

Sr. Director, Strategy and Government Affairs

Our Next Energy

Deeana Ahmed, PhD is responsible for Strategy and Government Relations at ONE. Deeana holds a PhD in neuroscience and nutrition from Columbia University, an MSc and MPH in policy from Tufts University, and a BS from the University of Michigan. Deeana is a published researcher and policy analyst who has conducted large policy evaluations, managed grants for a Silicon Valley non-profit, and owns and operates a start-up education technology firm.

The EV Summit is delighted to announce another year of celebrating women within the emobility sector, highlighting achievements of women in emobility – Marketing & Communications, HR, OEM's, Commercial / Business Development, Engineering, NGO's and Campaigns, we'd like to thank you for all the nominations we've received this year.‍

"For the second year running, we're hosting our Top Women in EV campaign. Automotive has historically been a male-dominated industry and we're making sure that we put a spotlight on the women in the industry who are making strides towards our sustainable future.

Our aim with this campaign is not only to give our nominees the accolades they rightly deserve but to inspire the next generation of 'Electric Women', who will help the UK enter the next stage of automotive electrification in the next ten years."

Rashida Noray
Managing Director
EV Summit

Business Development

Marcy Bauer

Senior Vice President

EVgo

Marcy Bauer is Senior Vice President of Program Delivery for EVgo, the largest public fast charging network in the US. Marcy has been working in the clean transportation space for over 10 years, and her experience spans the entire sector – OEM engagement, consumer and fleet education, charging station site development and host engagement, public policy, utility engagement, and industry analysis.

Business Development

Millie Pardoe

Business Development Associate

Pivot Power

Millie has previous experience within environmental consultancy and holds an MA in Climate Change from King’s College London. Outside of Pivot Power, Millie raises awareness and encourages action on climate change. She’s a certified Climate Realities Leader and is part of the production team for the London Climate Change Festival 2020.

Business Development

Heather Murphy

Director of Growth

Octopus EV

An experienced manager with a demonstrated history of working in the luxury retail and tech industries, Heather Murphy is a skilled operations manager with great leadership, customer service, marketing and Sales skills. Heather joined Octopus EV as their Director of Growth back in 2020 after 4 years with Telsa.

Business Development

Carla Detrieux

Business Development Manager

Volta Trucks

Carla Detrieux is passionate about the world we live in and how it can be made better for future generations. After working in the hospitality industry she decided to make a big change, not only moving countries but changing career paths, moving into the world of sustainable emobility.

Business Development

Caroline Gattino

Head of Sales, eMobility

Schneider Electric

Caroline Gattino, Head of eMobility Sales at Schneider Electric France, has the mission to expand electric mobility in her zone through end-to-end EV charging solutions. With a background in electrical engineering, marketing, and business, she joined Schneider 15 years ago and has developed her career primarily in commercial positions

Business Development

Lorna McAtear

Fleet Manager

National Grid

Lorna's varied experience makes her one of the the UK's leading experts on fleets and emobility projects. A resilient and committed manager, she holds over 13 years of experience working in EV, for E.ON, Royal Mail and now National Grid.

Business Development

Laura Perna

Business Management & Network Development Specialist

Kia

Educated in Italy and Germany, Laura is an expert in emobility and business development across Europe. In her two years at Kia in Frankfurt, she has worked on engagement, diversity and inclusion within the brand, as well as network and mobility policy.

Business Development

Amina Latroche

Strategy and Business Development Manager

CityQ

With hands-on experience with business development, sales, digital marketing, project management, and customer acquisition & retention. Amina Latroche is the Strategy and Business Development Manager for CityQ. An independent thinker with the ability to develop "out of the box" ideas, her colleagues have praised her positive approach to work and exceptional results.

Business Development

Sophia Nadur

Managing Partner

bp Ventures

Sophia is a managing partner at bp ventures. She explores new opportunities across the globe that support bp’s scaling of e-mobility and other clean tech business models that accelerate the transition to net zero. Sophia joined bp ventures from bp’s e-mobility team, having helped to design the company’s e-mobility strategy, and then supported development & launch of customer-focused offers. She also co-created “bp pulse” our new global electrification brand platform. Before joining bp, she worked as an innovator and business builder in the global consumer goods and services industry, ran her own award-winning business and qualified as a lawyer.

Mornie Robertson

Human Resources Director

Volta Trucks

I joined Tesla Motors as one of the first pioneering Employee's in Europe. Over the next 9 years I supported Tesla's expansion across the globe in my role as Vice President HR for EMEA and Asia. Tesla was instrumental in changing society's attitude towards EV, created by the brightest minds with vision and passion. Tesla is now the iconic company we all know and has forged the path for others to follow in their own guises, such as Volta Trucks who I'm working with today.

Catherine Hicks

Global Talent Management

Nissan

Catherine Hicks is the current Global Talent Manager for Nissan, working in the organisation for over 6 years.Her colleagues have described her as motivated, enthusiastic and engaging - this positive energy jumps inevitably onto the people around her. On top of that she is an excellent team player and is always ready to help.

Emma Taylor

HR Manager

Pod Point

"The EV industry is exciting and ever evolving – you never get bored, and you never know what’s coming next! The speed at which the industry is growing presents challenges but also opportunities, and being able to work in an industry that is changing the world for the better is incredible."

Jessica Mohl

HR Business Partner

Automobili Pininfarina

Building the team for the world’s first luxury EV company from a small group to 100+ employees in three years has been hugely rewarding. Women play an essential role in successful businesses and the responsibility of HR must be to create an inclusive culture for all employees.

Samantha Keay

Divisional Manager - Head of emobility

Piper Maddox

Samantha is an experienced Headhunter and Recruitment Leader focusing within E-Mobility. At Piper Maddox, a Renewable Energy and Cleantech focused recruitment business, Samantha leads the Cleantech Division and manages a team of consultants that recruit into E-Mobility, Autonomous Driving and Grid Edge.

Olga Fedoseeva

Head of Talent Acquisition

ARRIVAL

A pragmatic and influential Director with expertise in marketing and brand management, Olga Fedoseeva has a proven ability to direct and enhance operations within multinational companies. With a successful background in achieving business growth, she is committed to exceeding customer expectations and ensuring optimum brand impact.

Kiersten Robinson

Chief People and Employee Experience Officer

Ford

Kiersten is proud to work for a company that recognises climate change as a real threat. Having now spent over 23 years at Ford, she currently holds the position of Chief People and Employee Experience Officer - a fact made evident through her clear passion for social justice and community.

Kim Rosenberg

Head of HR and Talent Acquistion

Ample

Kim wants to get one billion EVs on the road - and her esteemed position as Head of HR and Talent Acquisition at Ample Inc might just help her achieve that. She is an experienced startup professional who has built cohesive teams & partnerships within technology based organizations, and specialises in AI, Robotics, Autonomous and Electric Vehicles, IoT, Cleantech, Biotech and Nanotechnologies.

Veronica Vallez

Executive Search

Rivian

While Veronica’s long list of specialisations includes EVs, mobility, robotics, digital products, online media, advertising technology and data science, she is also a people-person. Holding the position of Executive Search at Rivian, she values building natural and lasting relationships with candidates and colleagues.

Rachel Hamza - Clemencon

Head of HR, emobility

Schneider Electric

The EV industry is exciting and ever evolving – you never get bored, and you never know what’s coming next! The speed at which the industry is growing presents challenges but also opportunities, and being able to work in an industry that is changing the world for the better is incredible.

Engineering & Tech

Dr Valentina Gentili

Advanced Battery Technical Specialist Head Electrochemist

Jaguar Land Rover

Dr Valentina Gentili has over 15 years of experience across a wide range of disciplines within the lithium-ion advanced materials and automotive battery research and development field. Leading multi-disciplinary teams in the investigation of both current and next generation Li-ion cell technologies for application in high performance energy storage systems for automotive electric, hybrid and plug in electric vehicle platforms at Jaguar Land Rover.

Engineering & Tech

Danella Bagnall

Vehicle Programme Quality Director

Jaguar Land Rover

As a woman in Engineering, she is both passionate about the subject of Engineering, whilst supporting STEM activities. As a former associate, she brings, drive, ambition and team work to the fore. A great role model for all aspiring young engineers worldwide.

Engineering & Tech

Rubina Singh

Head of Ideation Delivery

Centrica

It’s been really exciting to be working at the intersection of cleantech and EV innovation across technologies and business models. I don’t think there is much doubt today that the future is going to be green and electric! I’m seeing an increasing convergence of the energy and transport sectors, which presents a big opportunity for us to decarbonise both simultaneously, while creating an integrated system of the future.

Engineering & Tech

Jamie Brewer

Vehicle Chief Engineer

Having first earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Jamie has since been an invaluable part of the General Motors team for over 20 years. Now positioned as the Vehicle Chief Engineer for Future Electric Vehicles, Jamie is committed to the electrification of the transport sector.

Engineering & Tech

Dr. Marta Cudeiro

Team Lead Overall Vehicle Efficiency and Certification at EV Architecture

Mercedes-Benz AG

Dr. Cudeiro has held a variety of roles, all of which have promoted the electrification of mobility. Now the Manager of Electric Vehicle Architecture for Mercedes-Benz AG, Marta oversees overall vehicle efficiency and range certification.

Engineering & Tech

Gulnaaz Afzal

Quality Engineer

Rivian

As a Quality Engineer at Rivian, Gulnaaz is no stranger to emobility. Her diverse wealth of education and employment experiences reflect her love for modern technology, and have already netted her SWE’s (Society of Women Engineers) Engineer of the Year award.

Engineering & Tech

Marie-Laure Michaux

Head of R&D Emobility

Schneider Electric

Marie-Laure aims to have a positive impact on the environment and human life by conducting large scale changes and innovation projects. Judging by her role as Head of Emobility R&D at Schneider Electric, it’s safe to say that she’s achieved just that.

Engineering & Tech

Alida Quach

Chief Product Specialist

Nissan Motor Corporation

Cars play an important role in people's lives and are often part of their best memories. With EVs we can bring a totally new experience to people. Being able to contribute to this journey is a privilege. And the challenges ahead only make it even more exciting.

Engineering & Tech

Andrea Tosi

Power Systems Engineer

Pecan Street Inc

Andrea is helping to lead successful EV research projects that include the Pecan Street Vehicle to Grid demonstration and V2G Lab as part of the Austin Energy SHINES program. While at Austin Energy, Andrea helped develop the technical and engineering specifications and design of an energy storage, PV solar, real-time controls, and vehicle-to-grid “virtual power plant” that was supported in party by a $4.3M US Department of Energy and $1M State of Texas Innovation Grants

Engineering & Tech

Duval Shems

EV Infrastructure Project Manager

Austin Energy

Duval has worked for Austin Energy since 1999, and is now the primary architect of their Electric Vehicles Program. She has seen numerous successes throughout this period, such as having designed and rolled out Austin Energy's award-winning Plug-in EVerywhere Program for public charging of electric vehicles in 2010.

Engineering & Tech

Susanne Koblitz

Head of Charging Technology

IONITY

High Power Charging, the technology behind electric long distance traveling, is an important driver for EV adoption in Europe. From the first concepts to standard interoperable services, it has been an exciting, instructive journey for me. Being nominated alongside these women is an honour and amazing opportunity to further promote female empowerment within the tech sector.

Marketing

Sarah Cox

Head of Marketing

Sarah has extensive automotive experience, starting with BMW/MINI, before entering an exciting 16-year career at Volkswagen Group that led to her current role. She counts ID.3 and ID.4 as her most notable projects so far because they are “much bigger than just a car launch – they’re an important step for future generations”

Marketing

Deborah Wahl

Chief Marketing Officer

Deborah Wahl is a leading innovator amongst Chief Marketing Officers and is experienced at revitalizing brands by aligning customer and company objectives across industries and markets. Her winning go-to-market strategies are made possible by the “Agency of the Future” model she developed, which brings a new, collaborative approach based on top talent and technology, with digital, data, and human intelligence at the core.

Marketing

Josefina Garat

Chief Marketing Officer

ONTO

In 2020 she was named in Forbes Most Influential CMO list and the Automotive News Leading Women list.

Marketing

Amber Putignano

Global Division Marketing and Communications Manager

ABB

To say that Amber has had an impressive career would be an understatement. As the Global Division Marketing and Communications Manager for emobility at ABB, Amber has both a comprehensive understanding of the roadmap to emobility and the personal drive to get us there.

Marketing

Jill Martin

External Relations Manager

Shell

Positioned right at the heart of the energy transition, Jill Martin is the External Relations Manager at Shell. Having previously been the Sponsorship Manager, Jill has spent over a decade in prestigious roles concerning environmentalism.

Marketing

Linnea Marron

Senior Marketing Executive

EDF

Linnea is a sales and marketing professional with well over a decade’s experience in the B2B energy industry. As the current Senior Marketing Executive, she specialises in electric vehicles for business, battery storage and flexibility solutions, and is an all-round valued member of the team.

Marketing

Alicia Stephenson

I&C Marketing Manager

EDF

As one of EDF’s many top women in the EV sector, Alicia currently works as the I&C Marketing Manager. Having only graduated in 2016, her career growth has been nothing short of impressive, and has netted her experience in energy solutions marketing, commercial import structuring and more.

Marketing

Rebecca Whittaker

Marketing Manager

Leaseplan

Rebecca has been working at Leaseplan since 2000 and has a fantastic ability to encourage others. Rebecca has always been a champion of diversity and inclusion within the automotive and mobility industry. In January this year she also took on the role of Leaseplan’s Diversity and Inclusion Lead in the UK.

Marketing

Alexis Wiley

VP Marketing + Comms

Amply

Lexi has a slew of sustainable experience under her belt. In addition to promoting the adoption of electric vehicles through her coveted role as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at AMPLY, Lexi co-founded Women in Advanced Clean Tech, and is a member of Women in Cleantech & Sustainability, the Coalition for Clean Air, and Young Professionals in Energy.

Communications

Natalie Hodges

Global External Communications Manager

ABB

I am delighted to have had the opportunity of working alongside many inspiring stakeholders to drive progress in the rapidly advancing e-mobility sector. Working for ABB, a global leader in e-mobility solutions, I have had the pleasure of supporting global milestone projects from the launch of the Jaguar I-PACE eTrophy to the first ever World EV Day. Let’s write the future of sustainable transport. Together.

Communications

Nina Harjula

Interim Head of Global Communcations

Danfoss

Nina Harjula is a PR and brand specialist from Danfoss Editron, the company specializes in hybrid and electric powertrain systems for off-highway, on-highway and marine markets. Nina joined the EV industry in 2016 when she started as the CMO in a start-up called Visedo which was later acquired by Danfoss and re-branded as Danfoss Editron.

Communications

Jordanna Strosberg

C-Suite Exec Communications

PWC

Jordana is a proven and award-winning communications leader with over 15 years of experience. Colleagues describe her as bold, direct, optimistic, connected and curious — led by purpose and committed to social responsibility in both her personal and professional lives.

Communications

Jennie Tarling

Global Brand Manager

Shell

As if being the Global Brand Manager at Shell Recharge wasn’t impressive enough, Jennie has had experience as an account lead for brands such as British American Tobacco, Citi Group, EY, Ferrero, Hilti, HSBC, Network Rail, Shell and Unilever.

Communications

Geraldine Michel

Chief Marketing Officer

Connected Kerb

Before stepping into the CMO role at Connected Kerb, I had been working in the shared mobility industry for over five years, including roles with Zipcar, Chariot-Ford and Zeelo. I feel incredibly grateful to be part of such a passionate team of experts whose objective is to make a difference through educating organisations and the public to help accelerate adoption of cleaner transport.

Communications

Anette Veidung

Head of Marketing

Easee

Anette is committed to making a positive change in the world. That’s why she is thriving in her role as Head of Marketing at Easee, contributing towards the evolution of charging infrastructure. Her business acumen is similarly unparalleled, owning qualifications from Copenhagen Business School.

Communications

Amy Winters Mast

Director, Corporate Communications

Rivian

Amy’s mantra is simple: electrify everything. This philosophy shines through in her wealth of experience, too, being the Director of Corporate Communications at Rivian and having previously worked for the University of Michigan Energy Institute.

Communications

Begoña Aráez Noguera

eMobility Communication & Digital Marketing Lead

Schneider Electric

Begoña is a brave, generous, creative, and curious person, whose ears, eyes, and hands always open to others. As the eMobility Communication & Digital Marketing Lead at Schneider Electric, she is passionate about leading projects where sustainability and innovation are at the core.

Communications

Zan Dubin-Scott

Co-founder Communications Director

Plug In America

When Zan Dubin-Scott, president of ZDS Communications, got her first EV in 2002, the OEMs were crushing the cars, so she and a small group took to the picket lines, board rooms and airwaves to stop it. Their work helped to lay the foundation for today's accelerating mainstream adoption of EVs. Zan was Plug In America's founding communications director and is co-founder of National Drive Electric Week.

Communications

Amy Atchley

Sr. Lead EV Equity Program

Austin Energy

My work in the EV industry has provided a pathway to influence an inclusive environment so communities are not left behind as emerging technologies become pervasive. Technology, historically a male-dominated sector is evolving with endless opportunities for women in leadership roles. I’m honored to be a part of this movement.

Business

Karen Tew

Finance Director

EO Charging

Karen has been with EO since the start of its journey and is an integral part of the senior leadership team that has taken the business from a start-up to number 27 in the FT 1000 ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. Karen is a member of EO’s founding team and heads up the finance and accounting function. She continues to play an instrumental role in the company’s growth and was pivotal in securing EO’s funding with Zouk and securing high-profile contracts.

Business

Lucy Simpson

Head of Product: EV

Centrica

Lucy has spent 15 years’ working at the centre of energy’s net zero transition and is passionate about the role of EVs. Leading the development of smart EV products, services and solutions, Lucy works with clients and partners from fleets to networks, corporate clients, OEMs and funders across the UK and Europe.

Business

Charlie Barnes

Electric Bus & Coach Depot Project Developer

SSE Enterprise

“From an electronic engineering degree, to a graduate scheme in the bus industry and now working in the energy sector, my career is an exciting journey in which I continuously learn new things while using my existing knowledge and experiences to solve a variety of challenges. I couldn’t ask for more!”

Business

Sara Sloman

Head of Future Mobility Partnerships

Elmtronics Ltd

A believer in supporting all modes of transport for a sustainable future Sara was named as EV Champion in 2018 and featured on the GreenFleet “100 Most influential” list in 2019, 2020 and 2021, Her colleagues describe her endless enthusiasm, personal commitment, attention to detail and technical knowledge as an inspiration.

Business

Annie Pin

Chief Commercial Officer

ALD Automotive

Annie Pin knew nothing about cars when she first started working in the vehicle leasing industry a decade ago. For the past ten years, she has been helping companies switch their fleets to electric vehicles and she is very much inspired by the fact that her job is having such a positive impact on the planet and contributing to a greener, lower-carbon future.

Business

Charnjit Saranna

Co Founder

Electric Zoo

Co-founding Electric ZOO and joining the Electric revolution has been an incredible personal journey, the learnings have been fast, the collaboration and support in the EV space has been fantastic. The future is changing rapidly from traditional cars and ownership models which has presented so many new exciting opportunities for Women in EV’s.'

Business

Iza Lozowska

Head of Expansion

BP Pulse

Results-oriented with in-depth knowledge of the e-mobility landscape, Iza utilizes her real estate and network experience to drive electrification both by developing EV charging infrastructure (through organic growth and alliances) and providing mobility solutions to electric fleets.

Business

Julie David

Peugeot

A business leader with a portfolio of over 30 years eclectic experience, Julie David became the Managing Director of Peugeot in 2021. Julie inspires & encourages individuals and organisations to realise their true potential.

Business

Niina Suuriniemi Hopper

Founder & CEO

EVA Global

Passionate about improving lives and accelerating the transition toward sustainable, zero-emission future, Niina Suuriniemi Hopper is the founder and CEO of EVA Global, offering outstanding service to EV drivers and infrastructure management services to CPOs. Niina hopes to change the landscape of EVs for generations to come.

Campaigns & Policy

Dr Shelley Francis

Co-Founder

EV Noire

A nationally recognized E-Mobility professional focused on Equity Initiatives With Electric, Connected, Autonomous & Shared Vehicles. As the Managing Partner & Co-Founder of EVNoire Dr Shelley Francies consults and collaborates with Utility Companies, Transit Authorities, Non-Profits, Government Agencies, Public Health Groups, Regional & National organizations.

Campaigns & Policy

Erika Myers

Global Senior Manager

World Resources Institute

I have dedicated my life to decarbonizing our transportation system. But in my 15-year EV research career, it has become obvious we are missing a critical piece to this EV transition: women. In addition to my eMobility work at the World Resources Institute, I created EV Love to raise awareness of women’s perspectives and achieve equitable environmental, social and economic outcomes

Campaigns & Policy

Elizabeth Bohun

Sustainability Projects manager

Oxfordshire County Council

Working with Oxford City Council's Low Emissions Strategy to integrate carbon and air quality management. Project managing work on urban freight solutions and Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle use, and co-ordinating the Council's Sustainable Energy Action Plan.

Campaigns & Policy

Alexandra Broomer

Brand Experience & Partnerships Manager

Hyundai

Alexandra Broomer is an award-winning marketing leader with over 10 years' experience developing brand strategies and campaigns that deliver results. Alexandra is someone who leads by example, A hard working individual who thrives off seeing the positive impact of her efforts and those of her team.

Campaigns & Policy

Gill Nowell

DSO Lead

EVA

Having worked in the EV sector for 10 years I’ve loved driving awareness and delivery of EV adoption. The EV transition provides forward-thinking visionary women with a fantastic opportunity to add value to a sector traditionally dominated by men. I feel hugely privileged to be in a position to influence the narrative required to accelerate GB towards net zero.

Campaigns & Policy

Marysol Medina Fuentes

Content & Campaign Manager, EV Product Communications

Nissan

With over nine years of experience in Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications and Public Relations, within the automotive industry, insurance and services, Marysol Medina Fuentes is fully focused on the planning, development and implementation of communication strategies for a strong reputation and a positive corporate image.

Campaigns & Policy

Heidi Sickler

Director of Policy

AMPLY Power

“Over the last decade, I’ve had the luxury of supporting cleantech companies that I believe in. As AMPLY Power’s Director of Policy, I’m proud to be advancing fleet electrification policies that will help improve local air quality and expand access to EV technology for all.”

Campaigns & Policy

Katie Black

Head of strategy and policy

UK Government Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

Katie Black is Joint Head of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. Katie leads on the Government’s mission to decarbonise UK road transport, reducing our impact on the climate, improving air quality, and supporting a thriving UK auto sector. Katie’s team set the strategy, policy and delivery frameworks to achieve this mission, including managing over £2bn of Government investment in the transition to a net zero economy.

Campaigns & Policy

Kaitlin Monaghan

Manager of Public Policy

Rivian

Since November 2019 Kaitlin Monaghan has been the Manager of Public Policy at Rivian, helping their mission to help the world transition into a more sustainable one. Kaitlin's colleagues have commented that her knowledge of both the scientific and policy aspects of energy issues is unmatched - She would be an incredibly valuable asset to any organisation.

Campaigns & Policy

Bonnie Datta

Managing Partner

PlugtoGrid Strategies

Designing policy frameworks to create a transportation eco-system that is fueled by green electrons and powered by distributed energy resources, with bi-directional electric grids — driving these ambitions in the race to decarbonize through ideas and advocacy, is a exhilarating experience each day! Because there is no Planet B.

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