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 […]
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 […]
Duncan Webb
Duncan boasts a wealth of experience in both operating and supplying services to the fleet industry, with a notable track record of overseeing some of the UK’s largest and most intricate fleets such as Royal Mail and BT. With over 25 years of industry expertise, Duncan has experience as both an operator and a supply […]
Ben Nelmes
Ben Nelmes is the CEO and co-founder of New AutoMotive, a UK-based transport research organisation accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). With over a decade of experience in public policy and climate change, he has influenced government strategies to support EV adoption. Before founding New AutoMotive, Ben worked in UK Parliament on energy and […]
Anda Baumerte
Anda joined West Yorkshire Police as Sustainability Manager in 2023, bringing more than 10 years of experience working in the civil service, research, consultancy, NGOs, and regulated utilities in climate and energy policy. Prior to joining the police, Anda worked for the electricity distribution network operator, Northern Powergrid, leading on topics such as low-carbon energy […]
