In this EV Café Takeaway podcast, Andrew Stead of Plug Me In, a prominent figure in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, delves into his firsthand experiences with major EV infrastructure providers.

Andrew shares valuable insights on the challenges and innovations driving the growth of charging networks. He emphasises the importance of his team and being people-centred in both his personal and professional life.

His expertise and his self-effacing manner illuminate the path towards a more electrically connected future.

Join us for this fun and energetic journey through Michelle’s life, career and passion for positive change. Michelle is an exceptional person who is flying the flag for sustainable Transport in the Commercial Vehicle sector. 15 years and lots of opportunities in the Prohire Group, Michelle now heads the ProGreen Brand bringing all her learning, passion and insight to bear to help businesses make the transition to Zero Emission options a reality. As a woman in this traditionally male dominated sector, Michelle has only ever had support and encouragement from the team around her and will serve as an encouragement to any that wish to progress in the sector; proving that hard work, passion and a willingness to learn will always pay off!

https://www.prohiregroup.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-miles-progreen/

Andy Eastlake, the CEO of ZEMO, has on more than one occasion been described as an inspirational engineer.  From a young age, he loved to work things out and ask how to make things better. Driving a van before he drove a car, it is no surprise that Andy started his career with Commercial Vans, nor that he has stayed in the transport sector.  Listen to the journey of the man, who is responsible for the de facto test that the London Transport Buses use to lower their emissions and how he continues to seek to reduce carbon emissions today.   We even find out where he met his wife and what kept him busy at weekends for over 30 years!

https://www.zemo.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-eastlake-19572815/

From a young age, Tore loved the process of creating new things: this love grew with him and he is now a man with a passion for cutting edge technology and the emerging EV business sector.  With the partnership of his co-founder, Tore’s company Spirii was born and the company, now helps to enable EV Drivers across the globe to have a smooth transition into the EV world and ensures that consumers will happily stay there.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/🌎-tore-harritshøj-b02b394/
https://spirii.com/en

From a young child, Steven’s inquisitive mind has led him to ask how things work.  Find out how this question led him to become a problem solver and how he now plays his part in investing in something that is meaningful with a long-lasting impact.  Steven also explains how the voice of the customer is key to his company, Zenobe, as they make power clean and accessible.

linkedin.com/in/stevencgmeersman
https://www.zenobe.com/

The EV Café’s very own Sam Clarke (and of course, Chief Vehicle Officer at GRIDSERVE) shares how his competitive edge helped propel him into business at a young age. The super successful entrepreneur reflects on his achievements, the cost paid to get there as well his personal journey to prioritise the sustainability agenda and the legacy he hopes to leave.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samclarke946/
https://www.gridserve.com/

Sara and Paul catch up with Anthony Marcou. He has been around the fleet industry for many years and has always had a passion to make a real difference for his fleet users. Here he shares the deeply personal reason why he is so driven! In his role in The AA’s DriveTech company he champions all things safety and also looks to help with the fleet transition to zero emissions transport.

https://www.drivetech.co.uk
https://www.theaa.com/sitecore-cd/business
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-marcou-b8805241/

We had the pleasure of getting to know this impressive young woman at the dawn of her career and to say we were impressed is an understatement – This fun personable and engaging conversation with the lovely Laura gives us a wonderful insight into the past, present and the likely future for this woman on a mission to make the world a place where she would want to bring children into! Join us and then share on the joy!

Relevant links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-schleicher/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/geotab/
https://www.geotab.com/uk/

Today we get to know Liz Allan, how she grew her love of people and where she got here passion for life from. Listen as she recounts her journey into sustainability and “continuous improvement” and as she explores her creative side, from singing in a band and right up to the present day! We even get a bit of a singalong! Life’s not all a bunch of roses though and we hear how life’s toughest events are a lesson for the future!

EV King (Edmund V King) – find out what the V stands for, how he got the job as President of the AA, why wine plays such an important part in his life and why time on the toilet came to fruition one day in an interview with Jimmy Young.
 
http://www.theaa.com/
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmundking/
 
Find out more about the EV Café: https://www.evcafe.org/