EVCHARGE LIVE UK 2026 SPEAKERS

Alistair is passionate about sustainability, both in transport and beyond. At Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, he leads several programmes worth over £200 million, focused on decarbonising mobility, with a particular emphasis on zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles.

Michael Braybrook is Managing Director of Zaptec UK, spearheading the growth of one of Europe’s most advanced EV charging brands in one of the world’s most competitive markets. With over 20 years’ experience in business development, marketing communications, and leadership, he is focused on making...

Priten is a Virtual Reality (VR) specialist who helps businesses and educational insitutions utilise VR as a practical, collaborative and immersive tool. Through his work at Mesh Training Ltd, a Nottingham-based VR solutions company, Priten and his team focus on how this technology can accelerate...

Mark joined the REA as Head of Transport Policy in March 2026, following almost five years at Cross-Pavement and On-Street EV charging innovator Trojan Energy. Mark’s specialisms are External and Government Affairs, championing a just transition that ensures no-one is left behind, and Marketing in ...

Chris is a certified project manager, chartered engineer, and member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He spent over a decade working on research and innovation projects in the energy industry before joining Cenex in 2018 to lead their activities relating to energy and infrastructure for...

Barclay became Director for Wales in 2018 having joined as Deputy Officer in 2004. Barclay has a background in the Finance and Cooperative sectors where diversity and engagement with communities was a key focus. A passionate advocate of passenger rights, Barclay works closely with Welsh Government...

Jayson is a Senior Manager ​External Affairs Europe at ABB E-mobility where he is in charge of the company's engagement with policymakers and regulators across Europe and the UK.  He has worked in the e-mobility industry in Europe for almost a decade with a strong focus on the EV charging...

As the New Technology Lead for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy at Midlands Connect, Heather plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of EV charging networks across the region. With a background in delivering environmental and climate objecives across utilisties, construction and minerals ...

Hi, My name is John Jesson, I have over 30 years experience in the Motor trade and have worked for Motus Commercials for the past 27 years.   In my current role as the EV and Connected services manager for Motus Commercials, I have been responable for project managing the instalation of 11x...

Matthew is Environment Strategy Programme Manager at Suffolk County Council. He has worked in the public and private sector in the UK and New Zealand. He leads on EV infrastructure implementation and the home energy efficiency retrofit projects. He has managed large operational teams in the built...

Muhammad Musa is an Energy Transition and Strategy Specialist with over nine years of experience spanning corporate strategy, renewable energy deployment, and innovation. He has led multi-million pound programmes in clean energy infrastructure, EV deployment, and smart grid development, working at...

Theo Parkes is the project lead for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) at Nottinghamshire County Council, specialising in developing complex EVI programmes and award-winning EVI strategies. Alongside his work on a wide range of electrification programmes, Theo has championed innovative...

With over 16 years’ experience in local government transport planning, I play a pivotal role in scaling electric vehicle infrastructure across Essex, having secured more than £8.5m in ORCS and LEVI funding to deliver over 5,000 public charge points by 2031. I bring extensive engagement experience...

Jacob is a Senior Policy & Strategy Consultant at Cenex - a non-profit sustainable transport research organisation. He leads Cenex's Infrastructure Strategy Team, who support public and private sector organisations to enable net-zero transport through effective infrastructure...

Jamie Sands is the founder of TwentyForty, a mission-led Research and Technology Organisation accelerating the future of freight, and Head of Solutions at Welch Group, a 90-year-old family logistics operator. Jamie leads fleet electrification initiatives, hosts The Loading Bay podcast, and...

Jess Shanahan is a writer, speaker, and facilitator working at the heart of the electric transition. Founder of Charge Happy, winner of the EV Café Award for EV Outreach and Education (2025), and shortlisted for Cox Automotive's Woman of the Year (2025), she's known for closing the...

I am an early career sustainability professional working in local government for Blackpool Council. I became interested in sustainability and climate change through studying Geography at school, which later inspired me to study the subject at Lancaster University, achieving a First-Class degree and ...

Gareth Warner is a Senior Transport Planner responsible for designing and establishing Portsmouth City Council’s LEVI programme, shaping the city’s long‑term approach to public EV infrastructure. Before joining Portsmouth, Gareth delivered major ORCS projects in West Sussex, enabling large‑scale...