Sarah Armitage
With over 11 years of experience in the automotive industry, Sarah is Decarbonisation and Strategy Manager at Network Rail, where she leads the transition of their 10,000-vehicle fleet towards a fully Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) future. Since joining Network Rail over two years ago, she has worked closely with internal teams and external suppliers to […]
Olly Craughan
Olly Craughan has been with DPD since joining as a Depot General Manager in 2012, in January 2020 Olly took on the challenge to lead DPD’s strategy to become the UK’s leader in sustainable delivery. As Head of Sustainability at DPD UK Olly has driven a number of decarbonisation initiatives that have reduced total emissions by over 47.5% since […]
Lyndsey Hetherington
Lyndsey has worked in the electric vehicle charging sector for over a decade, and her role at Drax sees her specialising in private and public sector, fleet and workplace charging solutions. During her time at both Mer and Elmtronics, Lyndsey has focussed on nurturing long-term client relationships based on trust and ensures that customer needs […]
Dr Isabella Panovic
Dr Isabella Panovic is a Programme Manager at Innovate UK, facilitating the delivery of the UK Government’s £200m Zero Emission HGV & Infrastructure Demonstrator programme. The programme aims to increase HGV operator confidence andgovernment understanding of various zero emission HGV technologies and their infrastructure. Prior to joining the Land & Maritime Transport team at Innovate […]
Catherine Bowen
Catherine joined the BVRLA in 2019. Promoted to Head of Decarbonisation and Future Mobility in 2024, she leads the Association’s work on subjects such as EV charging infrastructure, supporting the transition of commercial vehicles, access to in-vehicle data and adoption of new technologies such as connected and autonomous vehicles. Catherine has worked in senior policy […]
Mark Smith
Mark Smith is Fleet Strategy & Carbon Net Zero Manager for London Fire Brigade, leading the decarbonisation of the organisations diverse fleet of around 350 specialist vehicles. Mark has 30 year’s experience from fleet workshop and management roles to senior positions within large leasing businesses and public sector organisations. Key achievements to date include early […]
Paul Kirby
Paul has over 30 years of automotive experience including working for an LCV Manufacturer, managing a fleet operation and senior leasing roles focused on commercial vehicles. Having first driven an Electric Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in 2004 and then later helping launch the Electric Vito in 2008, he also headed up the electrification strategy for the UK’s […]
Michael Boxwell
Michael Boxwell is CEO of Voltempo Group, a company specialising in Heavy Goods Vehicle charging. He leads the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, one of the DfT’s ZEHID funded projects to roll out electric HGV charging and electric articulated HGVs with fleets across the United Kingdom. Michael has worked within the EV sector for over twenty years, […]
Geraint Davies
Geraint has been involved in road transport for over 25 years and is the FORS Concession Director having previously been COO of Raymond Transport Limited, who were the one of the first FORS operators in Wales. He has served as Chair of the Logistics UK (FTA) Welsh Freight Council, UK Road Freight Council in Westminster […]
Paul Leach
With over two decades of experience, Paul is the Head of Transport Innovation in NHS England’s Transport Team. Beginning his career as a frontline Paramedic, he spent 16 years in Yorkshire Ambulance Service, including seven and a half years with the Hazardous Area Response Team. Now leveraging extensive expertise in frontline clinical care and emergency […]
Adrian Hampton
Head of Highway Operations for Wiltshire Council, with responsibility for the council’s Fleet, Highway Resilience, Streetscene, Technical, Depot and Enforcement Services. With over 35 years of providing highway services, including fleet operations, with a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) as a transport manager. Wiltshire Council’s fleet includes over 200 number small to medium sized vehicles, […]
Mike Nugent
Mike is an entrepreneur and change agent for digital, asset management and energy start-ups and large corporations. He has spent nearly 30 years in digital and business strategy creating, re-inventing and transforming businesses. Mike is passionate about deploying innovation and technology to combat our impact on the planet. His role as Chief Revenue Officer of […]
