2025 Finalists

Tamanna is a unique and energetic data science leader, proven in the delivery of cutting-edge AI solutions which drive enhanced vehicle experiences for clients around the world. She is also an inventor, speaker, lecturer and multi award-winner, and always in 'Jaguar' mode whether at work, home or on the roads.

Sarah is a dynamic and results-driven Global Head of Partnerships for Kaluza with extensive experience in sales, product, and service excellence across the UK and UAE. A strategic thinker and natural leader, she excels in project management, customer relationship management, and team development, consistently exceeding targets in fast-paced environments.

Rume is a technology, finance, and tax professional dedicated to driving sustainable transformation in the transport sector. As the Founder of EVC Point Nigeria, she is leading the growth of e-mobility solutions, including the launch of ConnectVolt, an innovative app enhancing EV charging accessibility across Nigeria. With her diverse expertise, she is fostering a more connected, financially sustainable, and future-ready electric mobility ecosystem.

Rebecca Trebble is a high-energy and self-motivated business leader with extensive experience in finance, customer analytics, product management, strategy, and marketing. With a strong background in customer experience and product development, she leads strategic initiatives that drive business performance, enhance customer engagement, and support sustainability.

Professor Isobel Sheldon OBE is a highly experienced business executive, technical leader, and entrepreneur in cutting-edge transportation and battery technology. She is currently focused on bringing low-cost, high-quality LFP and LMFP IRA-compliant cathode materials to the US market for automotive and stationary storage applications.

Jade Edwards is Head of Insights at Zapmap. She joined Zapmap in April 2022, bringing with her more than 10 years’ experience in the data and insights industry. It is Jade’s role to look at the data sitting behind the Zapmap app, explore how to put it to best use, and identify channels through which to share it with the wider industry, government and media. Before joining Zapmap, Jade worked across a range of roles and variously led operations, product and sales teams.

Ifeoma is an organisational management expert with over 20 years of experience in energy, infrastructure finance, biotechnology, and public policy. She specialises in energy markets, policy development, sustainability, and dispute resolution, with a strong focus on renewable energy and climate change mitigation across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Danusia Wypych is a leader in Aotearoa New Zealand’s energy transition, delivering industry-defining change as CEO of ChargeNet. Passionate about empowering teams to deliver rapid growth and innovation, her leadership inspires collaboration and drives tangible progress toward Aotearoa New Zealand’s electric future.

Claire is CFO at Rivian and Board Member at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technology LLC. Before joining Rivian, she held financial leadership roles at JPMorgan, Credit Suisse and Fairway Market. Claire holds a BA from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Business Change & Assurance Director, Claire, heads up the Project Management, PMO and HSEQ teams at Zest. She brings extensive programme and stakeholder management experience from a career across the public, private and third sectors. With expertise in business change, assurance, and complex project delivery, she excels in driving strategic initiatives.

Aleid is the Head of Commercial Development at Shell Business Recharge Solutions, spearheading initiatives to decarbonize heavy-duty fleets. With a strong focus on building a comprehensive European e-mobility ecosystem, Aleid and the team are dedicated to seamlessly integrating private and public charging solutions. This approach not only reduces the Total Cost of Ownership but also significantly enhances access to charging infrastructure for the heavy-duty fleets

Carla is the EV Director at Irdeto with extensive experience in multinational companies, driving growth, innovation, and transformation. Passionate about building high-performing teams, she focuses on delivering value for both businesses and society through impactful strategies and leadership.

Chelsie is an EV Project Coordinator at Park & Recharge, specialising in end-to-end EV installation and maintenance. She plays a key role in supporting fleet electrification, ensuring high operational uptime and seamless customer experiences. Actively involved in pioneering Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) trials in the UK, Chelsie is at the forefront of innovative EV charging solutions, helping businesses reduce emissions and optimise costs.

Dominique is a sustainable transport leader managing Hackney’s EV team to deliver over 2,500 charge points. With a strong background in decarbonisation and behaviour change, she previously led Hackney's award winning School Streets programme, driving travel behavior shifts in journey's to school. Passionate about sustainable mobility, Dominique combines technical expertise and strategic leadership to advance clean transport solutions.

Kate is a strategic sustainability leader with a strong commercial background, specialising in developing impactful sustainability strategies, policies, and engagement programmes. Thriving in complex environments, particularly within the transport sector, she excels at working with senior stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

Lonneke Driessen-Mutters is the Operational Director of the Open Charge Alliance (OCA) and Director of Standardization and Test Lab at ElaadNL. With a background in the utility industry, she specialises in EV charging standards, testing, and smart infrastructure. A leader in EV innovation, she plays a key role in advancing open standards and secure charging solutions.

Lucy is a Senior Technical Delivery Manager at Zest, bringing extensive expertise in electrical engineering, safety, and project management. With a strong foundation from a four-year apprenticeship and multiple industry certifications, she specialises in technical delivery, compliance, and operational safety.

Toni is a leading expert in EV and sustainability, currently serving as the EV and Sustainability Proposition Lead at Ayvens (LeasePlan UK). With over 15 years in the fleet industry, she specialises in developing strategic solutions that help businesses transition to Net Zero.

As the leader of the bid team at Qwello UK Ltd, Vicky plays a pivotal role in winning contracts that expand sustainable and investible EV charging networks. Bringing over 11 years experience in the EV and traffic sector, Vicky's understanding of the evolving EV landscape has been instrumental in ensuring feature rich cutting-edge charging solutions are effectively implemented, supporting the transition to a greener, electrified future. Her unwavering dedication to sustainability, innovation, and excellence makes her a driving force in the transformation of the UK's EV infrastructure.

Vicky is a policy, public affairs, and communications leader with over 20 years of UK and EU experience across technology, telecoms, infrastructure, and media. Passionate about helping scale-ups shape policy, she is driven by the urgent need to decarbonise economies, leveraging her expertise to influence meaningful change.

Amy is a social impact leader with over 20 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies and non-profits, specialising in equity-driven transportation electrification. At Austin Energy, she designs human-centred programs to expand EV access for underserved communities, advancing decarbonisation and environmental wellness.

Claire is a mobility and energy specialist passionate about innovation that drives global change. An enthusiastic technology communicator, she excels in making complex advancements accessible and impactful. Committed to shaping the future of sustainable mobility and energy, Claire actively shares insights and expertise to inspire progress.

George is the co-founder of Women Drive Electric and Business Development Manager at EV Bodyshops, dedicated to advocating for EV adoption and inclusivity in the automotive sector. Working alongside Michelle Breffitt, she actively promotes sustainable mobility. Based in Hampshire with her family, George fully embraces EV living in her daily life.

Kate is the CEO of ChargeSafe, leading the charge in improving public EV infrastructure through safety and accessibility assessments. Passionate about enhancing the charging experience for all drivers, she is committed to making a meaningful impact across the UK and beyond.

Linda Boll is Country Director at Fastned Germany. She studied European Studies in Maastricht and Management in London. Before joining the European fast-charging pioneer, she worked for Shell. Linda has been working for Fastned since 2021 on the expansion of fast-charging infrastructure for EVs in Germany, focusing on improving the framework conditions for rapid scaling.

Liz is a passionate advocate for decarbonisation and a highly experienced Continuous Improvement consultant, EV driver, and host of the Electric Evolution podcast. She helps EV charging networks operate more efficiently, working with charge point operators, local authorities, and businesses to improve reliability, increase utilisation, and build trust. By making small, strategic changes, Liz empowers teams to enhance operations for both providers and EV drivers.

Melanie joined Pod Point in May 2024 bringing with her extensive experience in EV charging and the energy transition. Under her leadership, Pod Point has already delivered key milestones such as launching in Spain and marking the first network of over 250k EV chargers in the UK. Passionate about innovation and customer-centric solutions, she is shaping the company's strategic direction for a bright future in 2025 and beyond. Mel is a strong proponent of justice and equity, as well as being known for building high performing teams that are both inclusive and diverse at their core.

Michelle is a veteran of the automotive industry, rising through the ranks from her first role at 15 to a leadership position in a major AM100 dealer group. Passionate about customer-centric and digital innovation, she now co-leads Women Drive Electric, a fast-growing community empowering women in the EV transition.

Bex is a brand strategist and social impact leader, specialising in communications and activations that drive change. As CEO of marketing consultancy Still Curious, she brings 20+ years of experience in communications, brand positioning and event strategy to sectors including clean energy, science, innovation and female empowerment. She is the co-founder of She’s Electric, a social initiative dedicated to bridging the gender engagement gap in net zero technology and electric vehicles.

Sara is a strategic leader in EV and sustainable mobility, serving as Chief Strategy Officer at Paythru, where she drives seamless payment solutions for the EV industry. With 20 years of experience in transport infrastructure and sustainability, she is a recognised EV advocate, presenter, and podcaster, engaging audiences through The EV Café and The EV Rally.

Beth is a passionate leader and communicator, dedicated to empowering people and projects to reach their full potential. With experience across environmental, early years, play, and community sectors, she specialises in building relationships, fostering partnerships, and making big ideas accessible. Committed to translating global concepts into everyday impact, Beth thrives on driving meaningful change.

Catherine leads the BVRLA’s policy work on Decarbonisation and Future Mobility, driving initiatives that support the transition to sustainable transport. Passionate about shaping policy and industry change, she plays a key role in advancing clean mobility solutions for the future.

Emma is the Head of Commercial Finance at Believ, leading demand forecasting and revenue modelling to shape the company’s fully funded commercial proposition. She combines advanced transport planning with financial modelling to drive data-led decision-making. Emma champions a commercially sustainable model for public and private sector clients. She previously stepped up to run the Believ Finance function, overseeing both accounting and commercial finance teams, creating short and long term strategic business plans.

Chloe is an HR Business Partner specialising in employee relations, performance management, and policy development. She focuses on aligning HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring workforce planning and talent management support overall company goals.

With a passion for quality-driven operations and finding innovative solutions, Hannah’s dedication to excellence is evident in every EV shipment she tackles. She is committed to staying ahead of ever-changing EV shipping regulations and exceeding client expectations with world class service. Utilising her strong relationships that she has built across the EV supply chain over many years of shipping, Hannah provides dynamic, tailored solutions to meet every client’s needs.

Kathi is the Head of Communication eMobility at Siemens, passionate about driving impactful communication and innovation in the sustainable mobility sector. A collaborative and open-minded leader, she champions diversity and inclusion, believing they enrich both the workplace and the world.

Kgaugelo is Trim & FAI production engineering manager with 12 years of demonstrated experience within manufacturing. Responsible for the Nissan Navara Trim assembly processes, facility improvement & efficiency of the manufacturing plant. Lead the Trim engineering team to a successful launch in the Nissan Navara project. Great knowledge across the automotive sector. Drive technical solution and potential opportunities that have sustainable benefits. Impacting change in the business world of technology and innovation.

Maebh is the CEO of GoPlugable, a greentech startup revolutionising EV charging accessibility. Through GoPlugable, known as the “Airbnb of EV chargers”, Maebh is transforming the EV charging experience, making it more convenient and accessible for drivers without home charging infrastructure.

María is the Design Director at Fastned, merging architecture and electric mobility to create innovative, nature-inspired charging stations across Europe. With over 300 stations designed, her work has played a key role in shaping Fastned’s brand and leadership in the fast-charging sector.

Rukhsaar, Product Manager at Fuuse, is a strong advocate for EV’s and supports those trying to make their way into the EV space. Rukhsaar generously shares her knowledge on EV and CSR through university talks, inspiring the next generation. Her problem-solving attitude is contagious, and her achievements at a young age are an inspiration to her colleagues.

Belinda is the Customer Service Manager at Connected Kerb, bringing nine years of EV industry experience and a strong background in customer service management. She excels in building customer-focused systems, enhancing user journeys, and designing seamless support processes. Known for her team leadership and proactive problem-solving, Belinda is dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences across one of the UK’s largest EV charging networks.

Carenza is a dynamic Group Product Manager at ev.energy, bringing experience across B2B, B2C, and payments sectors. Passionate about tech for good, she thrives in fast-growing start-ups, previously as an early product hire at Onto. Carenza is dedicated to developing innovative solutions in the EV and sustainable energy space.

Claire is a customer-focused product leader passionate about delivering solutions that enhance user experiences and empower teams. With a proven track record in continuous improvement, product innovation, and business leadership, she consistently drives positive outcomes and strategic growth.

Hannah is the Service Manager at Devonshire Motors, bringing 18 years of experience in customer service and support. Known as ‘Mrs DM’, she has built strong, lasting relationships with customers, guiding them through the transition from ICE to EV with trust and expertise. Passionate about clean mobility and new technology, Hannah takes pride in Devonshire Motors’ achievements and is excited about the future of sustainable transport.

Jana is a Model Engineer in Field Quality Improvement at Nissan Technical Centre, specialising in EV models, particularly the Nissan LEAF. With a Master’s in Quality Engineering, she brings expertise from electronics, electromotor production, and plastics to enhance diagnostics and repair processes for High Voltage Batteries. Her innovations have streamlined workflows, reduced repair times, and improved customer satisfaction.

Katy is a Dealership Concierge at Devonshire Motors, bringing over 30 years of customer service experience across hospitality, finance, and the motor industry. Passionate about guiding customers through the EV transition, she ensures they have the information and support needed to make confident decisions. As a key point of contact before, during, and after sales, Katy helps create a seamless and engaging customer journey, turning buyers into EV advocates.

Larissa has been with Nissan for nearly six years, always prioritising customer satisfaction. She played a key role in the Ariya launch in Europe, leading taskforce activities to enhance customer feedback response. Now, as a Leaf driver and EV advocate, she leads a team validating Infotainment and Connected Services across all Nissan vehicles. With key electrified models in the horizon, Larissa is focused on delivering innovative EV features and shaping the future of V2X validation.

Laura is a Customer Success & Operations Manager at Paua, specialising in fleet management and supporting businesses transitioning to electric vehicles. With a strong background in customer service leadership, project coordination, and complaint handling, she is passionate about optimising processes and enhancing customer success within the renewables and EV charging sectors.

Lena is an experienced Chief Visionary and Product Officer with extensive expertise in the automotive industry. Skilled in strategy, negotiation, sales management, and marketing, she combines her background in International Economic Relations and Psychology to drive strong business development and visionary product strategies.

Sinead is the Director of Fleet Operations at Octopus Electric Vehicles, with over 20 years of experience in the automotive and tech sectors. A former Senior EMEA Leader at Tesla, Sinead played a pivotal role in the company’s leadership in the electric vehicle market. Specialising in customer experience and strategic execution, she has a proven track record of driving innovation and leading high-performance teams across EMEA to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility.

Bryony is a B2B marketing and communications leader dedicated to ensuring a smooth, consumer-centric transition to electrified roads in the UK. An adaptable and resilient professional, she works closely with industry and government to drive progress in sustainable mobility. Passionate about mentorship, Bryony actively supports the next generation and is open to new mentees.

Clare has recently taken up her role as Head of Marketing (maternity cover) at Polestar UK, following six years as Head of Marketing at Compleo UK. With extensive experience in sales, marketing, and the EV sector, she is passionate about sustainability and driving positive change in electric mobility.

Domenique is a corporate affairs and strategic communications leader, currently serving as Director of Corporate Affairs at V2Grid Australia. With expertise in energy, financial services, and infrastructure, she plays a key role in advancing vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology through government, industry, and community engagement. A trusted advisor in crisis management, public policy, and stakeholder relations, Domenique has led high-stakes communications, including mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory challenges.

Dora has grown Osprey's external brand and communications over many years and is now Osprey’s Head of Brand & External Affairs. She builds and maintains the corporate brand with key audiences including media, government and partners, to promote and advocate for Osprey, influence policy, and manage public perception.

Georgina is a sales and marketing leader with over 25 years of experience in the corporate automotive and EV charging industry. As a key figure at Mobilize Power Solutions, part of the Renault Group, she drives strategic growth, market analysis, and business development in the UK. Passionate about sustainable emobility, Georgina excels in relationship-building, collaboration, and crafting customer-focused solutions that support the transition to EVs.

Greer is Head of Growth Marketing at Osprey Charging Network, where she plays a key role in shaping the company’s brand and market expansion. With extensive experience in brand development, digital marketing, and customer engagement, she plays a pivotal role in expanding Osprey’s reach and impact. Greer’s strategic vision helps position Osprey as a trusted leader in the UK’s charging infrastructure landscape.

Karen Marie Jensen is a brand and communications strategist with over a decade in the eMobility industry. With a Master’s in Social Science, she specialises in purpose-driven marketing, strategic storytelling, PR, and ESG. Passionate about customer-centric and value-driven marketing, she is dedicated to shaping impactful narratives that drive the transition to sustainable mobility.

Marie-France is a Board Member at Be.EV, one of the UK’s fastest-growing EV charging networks, committed to providing cleaner, greener, and fairer access for all. Passionate about sustainable mobility, she plays a key role in shaping the future of EV infrastructure and expanding equitable charging solutions.

Philippa is the Marketing Manager at Rightcharge and a passionate advocate for helping businesses adopt electric vehicles. She’s been at the forefront of launching the Electric Fleet Race, awards that celebrate businesses making the switch to EVs. With a deep commitment to sustainability, Philippa uses her creative and strategic marketing skills to drive change and help create a cleaner, more sustainable world.

Vicky is the Marketing Director at Tusker, driving both B2B and B2B2C marketing and lead generation strategies to enhance brand and commercial performance. With expertise in customer engagement and multichannel marketing tactics, she creates impactful communication strategies to fuel growth in the electric vehicle sector and promote the affordability of driving electric through salary sacrifice.

Ashley is a highly influential eMobility leader, with two decades of experience, known for building and executing company goals in competitive environments. With a track record of business expansion, strategic leadership, and M&A, Ashley has grown eMobility operations to $750M+ in her career, including high-impact partnerships with GM, Ford, Electrify America, Penske, Amazon, Microsoft, Domino’s, Tesla, Marriott, DHL, FedEx, and beyond.

Charnjit is the co-founder and COO of EZOO, pioneering the accessibility of Premium Electric Vehicles through salary sacrifice and business subscriptions. With a distinguished career in the Automotive industry, she has held key leadership roles, including Chief Operations Officer and Finance Director at Autobahn Porsche. Recognising early on that the future of mobility is electric, she is passionate about accelerating this transition and is committed to simplifying EV adoption for businesses.

Karin Ebbinghaus is a leader in sustainable transport, with a background in law, corporate leadership, and green investments. She holds an MBA and is the CEO and co-founder of Elonroad, where she drives innovation in electrification and EV charging. She also serves on several boards and has supported climate-focused startups at Almi Invest Greentech. With strong governance experience and strategic insight, she helps shape European transport policies and the future of electrification as a member of the EU’s Sustainable Transport Forum (STF) sub-groups.

As VP of Networks and Partnerships at Corpay, Laura is a fleet and alternative fuels specialist, leading an international team at Corpay to build the UK’s and Europe’s largest and fastest EV roaming network. She is passionate about building a sustainable and commercially viable EV business for Corpay, fleets and eMobility providers.

Naomi is a senior sales leader in the EV and energy sector, with over a decade of experience driving electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure development. As part of Drax Electric Vehicles, Naomi takes a consultative approach to fleet electrification, helping businesses navigate the net zero transition with renewable energy solutions, charging infrastructure, and asset optimisation.

Natalie Izzard currently leads the Partnerships function at The Electric Car Scheme, with several years experience in the world of sustainable transport. Her focus has been cultivating partnerships that go beyond driving commercial growth, but also promote increased access to EVs in the UK market.

Nicola leads Nissan’s European Parts Logistics Network, driving cost efficiency and sustainability in SCM operations. With over 25 years at Nissan, she played a key role in launching the Nissan LEAF and is now preparing the supply chain for the next-generation model. She also supports the deployment of 100% E-HGVs and the largest private shared EV charging infrastructure in the UK & Europe. A champion of cost optimisation and DEI, Nicola’s strategic vision has shaped best practices in EV production and logistics globally.

As the Head of Sales at Paua, Pam is bringing 20 years of experience in sales, finance, and insurance to drive growth and customer excellence. Passionate about EV fleet solutions, she helps businesses streamline charging with One Card, One App, and a Live Fleet Dashboard. Known for her strategic thinking and customer-first approach, Pam thrives on innovation, problem-solving, and delivering seamless experiences in the evolving e-mobility sector.

Suzanne leads the Commercial Performance Function at Ayvens (ex-LeasePlan UK), driving sales enablement, strategy development, and digital transformation. Passionate about fleet decarbonisation, she plays a key role in accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility, ensuring business growth and impactful change in the industry.

Vicki is an experienced senior manager in the utilities industry, specialising in service delivery, framework management, and customer experience. As Head of Bids at Connected Kerb, she plays a key role in driving strategic partnerships and securing opportunities to expand sustainable EV infrastructure.