Patrick Ayad is Hogan Lovells’ Global Managing Partner for Sectors and is also head of the firm’s global Strategic Operations, Agreements and Regulation (SOAR) practice area. He is a leading global practitioner in the areas of international commercial contracts, global procurement and distribution law, as well as an experienced regulatory advisor. With more than 20 years of experience, Patrick brings considerable knowledge on both commercial and regulatory matters in all areas relating to the future of mobility, including Automotive and Mobility, Transportation and Logistics as well as Aerospace and Defense.
Government policy on a global scale will define key elements of the transition to the mobility future. The impact of President Trump’s policy agenda and Europe’s response are critical. In other words, before B2B, B2C, and even B2G, one must understand G2B. The transition to EVs and Software Defined Vehicles (and everything else) is either led by or modulated by government. Geopolitical strategy, rules on energy transition and sustainability, and digital transformation define the mobility environment. Understanding G2B is mission critical. We will explore the G2B context and show its relevance to the mobility industry.