25: David Savage: Making Customers Look Good through World-Leading Tech
In this EV Café Takeaway episode, David Savage of Geotab reflects on his journey since joining in January 2020, highlighting the company's data-driven and sustainable approach. David's onboarding during the pandemic reinforced the value of adaptability, a lesson from his early career. He shares the challenge of crafting an elevator pitch for Geotab's services, ultimately settling on a concise m...
48m Aug 23, 2023
48m
24: Andrew Stead Delivers the Best Through People
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 ...
49m Aug 16, 2023
49m
23: Michelle Miles: Anything but standard, providing insight for the future of heavy transport!
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 mak...
44m Aug 09, 2023
44m
22: Andy Eastlake: Passionate Curiosity that is Helping to Make Clean Transport a Reality
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 ...
49m Aug 02, 2023
49m
21: Tore Harritshøj: The pain of his EV Driver Experience was his Call to Action
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 consumer...
32m Jul 26, 2023
32m
20: Steven Meersman: As the EV era dawns, meet the power behind the successful electrification of buses
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/stevencg...
43m Jul 19, 2023
43m
19: Sam Clarke - Driven to be Successful and Paying the Price
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/samclark...
56m Jul 12, 2023
56m
18: Anthony Marcou - Talking Fleet Safety and the tragic reason for passion to make a difference in this sector
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://w...
35m Jun 28, 2023
35m
17: Laura Schleicher – The Accidental Sustainability hero! Truly brilliant and a name for the future!
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...
47m Jun 21, 2023
47m
16: Liz Allan – The People focused Happy Mistake
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 eve...
42m Jun 14, 2023
42m
15: Edmund King: The Personification of Passion and Influence on behalf of the Great British Motorist
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/
1hr 2m Jun 07, 2023
1hr 2m
14: Paul Kirby: The Electric Van Man Shares the Secrets of his Selfie and Stick and More
Be inspired by The Electric Van Man who has come a long way since his challenging early years.  It is from these early experiences and talking about these challenges that Paul now has a big focus on the importance of mental health and is passionately seeks to encourage others to find the support they need.  Paul also tells how his beloved vans were involved in his first job and he also expresse...
34m May 31, 2023
34m
13: Steven Williams - Driving forward the Electric Vehicle Agenda within the World of Insurance
Steve reflects on the opportunity to work within the relatively new industry of Electric Vehicles particularly through the lens of insurance.  We hear how the voice of the customer is key to the journey and we also learn how an EV fits into family life. Find out more:  https://www.directlinegroup.com/
39m May 24, 2023
39m
12: David Beeney – Helping our hearts and minds from one panic attack to the next!
7 years ago David had realisation that he had to get “the mask” off! Struggling with panic attacks for many years he finally “came out” and found that so many others were suffering in silence too. Cue “Breaking the Silence”! A business set up to create kinder cultures where people could share openly on the challenges with their mental health. Paul has had personal experience with David’s work a...
59m May 15, 2023
59m
11: Craig Hibbert – Cleaning up the Dirty side of the EV industry!
They say not all hero’s wear capes, Well this one wears a Hi-Vis and a Hard hat! Craig is focused on driving the installations for charge-points, for Zero tailpipe emissions vehicles, to Zero emission also. At the moment they are far from it! From lean management to innovative products from the latest commercial vehicle to electric tooling and diggers! But its not all hard hats and big holes, t...
48m May 10, 2023
48m
10: John Curtis: The Ultimate Host and Communicator journeys from Darkness and Depression to his Happy Place!
The normally bright and bubbly John Curtis shares from his heart on his highs and lows, battles with depression and how he makes a difference. This brilliant communicator talks about the joy of other people’s stories to life and comes to terms with bringing his own story to life too. Wherever he is, he creates a safe space for people to be the real deal rather than hiding behind smoke and mirro...
35m May 03, 2023
35m
9: Fiona Howarth: How she survives her toughest moments
The engaging, empathetic, and exciting leader of Octopus Electric Vehicles takes us on her journey, sharing how she navigates her toughest days and the important conversation that kept her in the game. A fascinating conversation with Fiona, who champions, mentors and encourages other women who aspire to greatness within the industry.
56m Apr 26, 2023
56m
8: Carlo Zoccalli – From Arsenal Football Club to the Farnborough Air show talks exhibits and exhibitions
Creativity and passion come together to create great shows.  Carlo Zoccalli personifies this perfectly as we explore the mission and purpose of events and exhibitions. Find out more about ITT Hub at itthub.co.uk (https://itthub.co.uk/)
47m Apr 19, 2023
47m
7: Lee Sibley – A man on a journey to make deliveries zero emission and help others do the same
Lee talks to us about his exciting business brainchild that is set to grow into a network providing zero emission deliveries. Lee also shares some of the challenges he has faced both in his business and personal life with both courage and transparency. Fascinating conversation.
37m Apr 12, 2023
37m
6: Nicki Richmond - Learn about the strength behind the smile that took her to Head of Churchill Expert
Nicki “The Smiler” Richmond shows how you can be driven, passionate and customer focused without losing your soul.  Her focus on people and the team around her shines through and demonstrates how she is able to make the difference that she has made in her career. Clearly citing the people around, her including mentors over the years as being the key to her success.  Refreshing, engaging and fun...
34m Apr 05, 2023
34m
5: Martin Offiah – A Giant from the World of Rugby, now upping the pace for the transition to EV
Martin’s rugby career was personified in his pace and dogged determination. This brilliant sportsman, now with his own statue outside Wembley, brings his energy, passion, and personal experiences to bear, supporting Connected Kerb (https://www.connectedkerb.com) who are bringing charging to local communities across the country. You cannot fail to be energised and encouraged when you listen to M...
1hr 6m Mar 29, 2023
1hr 6m
4: Sara Sloman – All round Powerhouse and Barbara Cox Woman of the Year. How does she do it?
The effervescent SAS, as we call her, has been a member for the EV Café Team right from the start. From a young girl, Sara has cared deeply for the environment and first shed tears for the planet when she learnt about the acid rain showering over the earth. From that moment on she has been a woman on a mission to bring change and make a difference. In her latest role, she is helping to make the...
49m Mar 22, 2023
49m
3: Chris Ramsey: EV Adventurer to the ends of the Earth
Chris Ramsey is tackling a journey so difficult that it has never even been attempted before, all being done with his wife as co-pilot for over 17000 miles, from the North Pole to the South Pole or “Pole to Pole” as it is called. Oh yeah! And he’s doing it all in an electric vehicle! We discover Chris’ inspiration for adventure, his motivation for this mammoth journey and the dangers and challe...
55m Mar 15, 2023
55m
2: The Great British Entrepreneur of the Year, Jordan Brompton, shares the secrets of her success
The leader of one of the current fastest growing companies in the UK and the current Great British Entrepreneur of the Year, Jordan Brompton, is refreshingly down to earth and humble in view of such success.  A powerful advocate of women succeeding in business and with a strong commitment to the local community of Grimsby, she is a wonderful example of what being great in business is all about,...
42m Mar 08, 2023
42m
1: Graeme Cooper: A man on a mission… Accidentally
We kick off The EV Café Takeaway with the powerhouse of influence and activity that is Graeme Cooper, now Global Solutions Director for Jacobs, but probably still better known as the former Head of Future projects for National Grid here in the UK. The man that gave us confidence that the grid will cope in this EV transition. Join us as we discover what has tested him, what he is proud of and hi...
45m Mar 01, 2023
45m
The EV Café Takeaway
Guests from across the EV industry will join the crew for The EV Café Takeaway, having candid conversations to highlight the work of the Electric Vehicle and Sustainability industry, to uncover stories that we all need to learn from and importantly, to understand something of the people behind the work. The EV Café crew, have the wonderful privilege of talking to some amazing pioneers, innovat...
2m Feb 28, 2023
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