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Episode Title:-🇨🇳Green China🇨🇳

In this episode of Heads Talk, I am joined by a leading catalyst of a greener China. Peggy Liu is the Chairperson of JUCCCE. The conversation was filled with admiration and fascination with some of her achievements and the work she has delivered with top officials from both the US and Chinese government. Mind blowing stuff! How many of us can say that we’ve been on the cover of Time Magazine as recognition of the work we have done? To add to Peggy’s brilliance, the actual episode was recorded just after midnight her time and she was happy to have a 30 minutes plus dialogue with me despite the fact she had a full days work earlier.  We covered a lot in this episode as well as talk in great detail about China’s drive and successes in delivering EV solutions. This is the continuation of the #HTAutomotiveSeries. 

Topics Covered: #SmartGrid #SmartCities #NioVsTesla #AutonomousVehicles #ElectricalEngineering #ChinaSuccess 

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Episode Title:-🇦🇪PerkinElmer’s Healthy Decisions🇦🇪

This Thursday on Heads Talk, we take a single episode break from the Automotive Series to talk to this extraordinary and at the same time affable leader. The word inspirational is so often used and misplaced, but for this individual it is well deserved. Serge Moubarak, is the VP EMEAI for PerkinElmer, his work really is the betterment of others and his organisation is doing incredible things around the globe. The 4 minute audiogram does not begin to cover the commitment of Serge and his staff especially during the unprecedented times in the last 18 months. You really have to listen to the full episode to get an understanding of the work that they do in PerkinElmer. 

Topics Covered: #PressingIssuesInHealthCare #ESG #CSR #SDG #MedicalBreakThroughs #GlobalReach 

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Episode Title:-🇸🇪Volvo’s 100% Fossil Free Roadmap🇸🇪

In this week’s episode of Heads Talk, I am joined by Henrik Engdahl, Chief Charging Engineer for Volvo Group. This is the continuation of the #HTAutomotiveSeries. 

Henrik provided forensic details on vehicle technology development as well as Volvo Group’s advancement in other domains. We briefly touched upon the policy side of things and Henrik laid out his preferences and well as points for concerns going forward. 

The bottom up perspective was analysed. Meaning: Trucks are operated by humans, usually owned by small companies (with limited economic headroom) with short term contracts to logistic specialists (Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Maersk, DFDS etc) which are in term contracted by the smallest to the largest entities of the economy (single households to multinational corporations). This brings an interesting (and challenging) dynamic to the topic of decarbonising goods transport. In the end the costs must be carried by the consumer (who is currently benefiting from the externalised cost of CO2-emissions), but how should we get there? Who will take the lead and how will they (economically) benefit from the transition? 

So, my listeners are in for a treat with the insights they will gain from someone working at a leadership level in one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, buses,  marine and industrial engines. 

Topics Covered: #VolvoTrucks #ShiftInCoreCompetences #GoodsTransportation #AutonomousVehicle #SupplyChainChallenges #MechanicalEngineers #ElectricalEngineers #ObsoleteOEMs

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Episode Title:-🇬🇧Sustainably Maritime🇬🇧 

In this Thursday’s release of Heads Talk I had a delightful discussion with Mikal Bøe, Chairman and CEO of Core Power. I was looking forward to this conversation, as this was a first on Heads Talk.  A maritime fest and a conversation like no other. Changes in the shipping industry are undergoing, not just for decarbonisation reasons, but for efficiency, reduction of costs, increased benefits and general optimisation of activities. This is the continuation of the #HTAutomotiveSeries. 

@Mikal opened Heads Talk into the world of Maritime and how the global changes we are seeing are affecting the industry. It was a conversation about, as Mikal puts it, about true-zero emission and advanced #nuclearenergy technology; and how this will transform #globaltrade. 

Topics Covered: #AtomicEnergyOptions #ShippingIndustry #CorePowerUSP  #ShipLifeCycle #NuclearTechnology #IAEA #NuclearBatteries

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Episode Title:- 🇸🇪IKEA Fleet Means Business🇸🇪

In this week’s episode of Heads Talk, I was thrilled to be joined by a Seasoned professional in this space. Someone who was talking, planning and working in this space long before it was on everyone’s lips. Pia Heidenmark Cook, fmr. Chief Sustainability Officer of ingka group/IKEA now sits on a number of Boards, has been creating and delivering results in the drive to decarbonisation. 

It was great to talk to a veteran in this space and Pia took us on a comprehensive journey of how IKEA transitioned their fleet from an ICE operating model to EVs. A journey that many retailers are going through now. IKEA had been on this journey for a while and I got insights from PIA on pain points as well as the gratifications the organisation received shifting to EV solutions. We talked about the supply chain and how different countries managed this IKEA business decision. Fascinating insights. This is the continuation of the #HTAutomotiveSeries. 

Topics Covered: #CircularEconomy #FleetManagement #Transitioning #SustainableGoals #IKEAFootPrint 

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Episode Title:-🇨🇭May I have this in Green Please🇨🇭

In this bonus Thursday release of Heads Talk I am joined by Alexander Zinser , Chief Legal Officer of WiseKey This is the continuation of the #HTAutomotiveSeries. This mini episode of Heads Talk talks with a potential buyer of an EV car and I asked the questions that’s on every potential buyer’s mind. This was very much a cafe conversation and a dialogue that led us down different paths. 

A thoroughly enjoyable chat with Alexander. Find out, by listening to the full episode, what decision (if any) he makes. 

Topics Covered: #WhatShouldIdo? #EVorNoEV #RangeAnxiety 

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Episode Title:- 🇨🇭The Hydrogen Game🇨🇭

In this 60th episode of Head Talk, we continue the New #HTAutomotiveSeries with Patrick Huber,  Chairman and CEO of H2 Energy Holdings. This was a really fascinating conversation and quite educational at the same time. My knowledge of the Hydrogen solution for the shift to decarbonisation rose exponentially as a result of my conversation with Patrick; and I’ll even go as far as to say you will listen to the episode time and time again. 

Patrick provided forensic detail on the logistics, Hydrogen production, storage infrastructure and transportation as well as enlighten us to the residual use of the substance. We get an insight into the different types of Hydrogen and the ecosystem that is being created, but like all things there is a timeline for successful development, deployment and commercialisation; and Patrick was candid with his analysis on this. 

Topics Covered:  #FuelCellEcosytem #ProductionByElectrolysis #SwitzerlandHydrogenMarket #HyundaiPartnership #DistributionModel #ScalingProcess #GridStability #CommercialisationOfH2

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Episode Title:-🇬🇧Pioneering the Road to Electrification🇬🇧 

In this week’s episode of Head Talk, we continue the New #HTAutomotiveSeries with my guest Joerg Hofmann, CEO of London EV Company (LEVC).  You do all know this organisation and its world famous product - The iconic London Black Taxi Vehicles. 

It was a conversation on how Joerg and his team have effectively pioneered the EV Taxi Services and were ahead of their time. We talk about the whole transition, nuts and bolts (i.e. manufacturing plant and human capital);  and how LEVC is branching out to be a provider of EVs and not just the Iconic Taxis. 

Joerg himself is a veteran in the Automotive industry, having spent a number of years working in well known brands to including being the President and CEO of Audi Brazil and the MD for Audio in an number of countries to include Germany and Australia. 

Topics Covered: #TheNewRevolution #VisionaryApporach #NotJustATaxiCompany #TheGreenFootprint

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Episode Title: 🇬🇧The Climate Change Group🇬🇧
Recorded 21st September 2021

In this bonus Thursday release of Heads Talk and in preparation of the COP26 event, we talk with Sandra Roling, Head of Transport at The Climate Group. This is the continuation of the #HTAutomotiveSeries. 

The Climate Group is a global organisation that works at the interface between governments and industry for the joint objective to reduce emissions by 2030. This was a topical discussion and Sandra provided valuable data on the work they are doing in this space. We talked about the flagship event held in New York, Climate Week as well as some of the challenges with the work ahead. Sandra’s organisation plays an active role at the COP26 event, so please download this episode for full details on the work that is being done. 

Topics Covered: #EV100 #CompaniesDeclaration #COP26 #RaceToZero #ChargingInfrastructureNeeds

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Episode Title:-  🇬🇧EV Charging Network🇬🇧  TfL's EV Charging Map

This is the 1st episode of the New Automotive Series on Heads Talk - #HTAutomotiveSeries. Incidentally, do follow the Hashtag for the series to be alerted to developments and new episodes etc. 

I will have enlightening and some exclusives conversations with:

• Executive CSuites of established Automotive Brands
• Decision Makers and Heads of Fleet and Fleet Management in industries
• Leading and Pioneering Engineers
• Governmental and NGO figures in the Transport Sector
• AI, Autonomous and Data Scientists
• Automotive Designers
• Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology and Commercialisation Experts
• Battery Manufacturers
• Maritime Veterans
• Nuclear Power Specialist
• A Suite of Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
• Corporate Governance and Business remodelling Heads

There is a tectonic shift in the industry with the drive to find a CO2 Neutral solution and in turn meet decarbonisation targets. Let’s look at some of these solutions, let’s discover the impact on the motoring business, let’s dissect the value chain; and let’s get answers from those in the know on the topics and headlines we read in the papers. 

Heads Talk is delighted to kickstart this series with Gareth Powell, Chief Officer and Managing Director of  Transport for London. Gareth’s remit is all the surface transportation, public and private in one of the biggest cities in Europe. He talks to Heads Talk about the EV infrastructure development and expansion plans, what this peers in various cities and countries are doing; and some of the neat and exciting engineering innovations in the process; effectively creating a green economy. 

A fabulous way to commence the series. Hope you enjoy. 

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