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Paul Kirby
Founder, EV Essentials and EV Cafe member
Paul Kirby is regarded as a leading authority on van electrification and is often the go-to expert in this field.
19
Ian Johnston
CEO, Osprey Charging
Ian has been instrumental in building Osprey into one of the UK’s leading EV charging networks.
18
Duncan Webb
Fleet Director, The AA
Duncan leads a complex and diverse vehicle fleet, overseeing 12,000 vehicles across roadside assistance, driving schools, mobility services, company cars, salary sacrifice and grey fleet.
17
Quentin Willson
Founder, FairCharge
Quentin Willson was a prominent motoring journalist and a familiar, trusted voice in the automotive world, who sadly passed away in late 2025.
16
Jonathan Murray
Acting Managing Director, Zemo Partnership
Jonathan Murray is Acting Managing Director of Zemo Partnership, where he has spent the past 20 years shaping the organisation’s work on transport decarbonisation.
15
Fiona Howarth
Chief Executive Officer, Octopus EV
An engineer by background, Fiona has built her career across the renewables and automotive sectors, including a period at BMW working within its fuel cell division.
14
Andy Eastlake
Managing Director, AREQuest
A well-known and respected figure in transport decarbonisation, Andy led the Zemo Partnership for more than 17 years, delivering influential programmes.
13
Mike Hawes
CEO, SMMT
As the voice of the UK automotive industry, Mike raising the challenges they face as they work to meet decarbonisation targets.
12
Fraser Crichton
Corporate Fleet Operations Manager, Dundee City Council
Fraser has played a central role in positioning Dundee as the UK’s leading city for electric vehicles, creating a model that other local authorities now look to replicate.
11
Robert Evans
CEO, Cenex
For more than 20 years, Robert has led Cenex as it delivers research and consultancy projects aimed at accelerating the transition to net zero.