TRANSPORT AND ENERGY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Editorial Director
- Founder
- Founder of Transport
Alec has over 15 years of experience in multimedia journalism and content creation, and is passionate about bringing together the transport and energy sectors to support the UK's transition to electric vehicles and decarbonised transport.
In addition to chairing sessions at industry events, Alec is the founder of Transport + Energy, a media brand which covers the latest news, insights, and innovations in this emerging field.
Alec also acts as an editorial, PR, and communications consultant, providing a range of services to clients in the transport and energy industries, such as writing, sub-editing, conference production, moderating, and operational management.
Job Titles:
- Strategic Communications Advisor
Job Titles:
- Head of Audience Development
Claire is a marketing and audience engagement specialist with over 20 years' experience in marketing, event management and community building, most recently within the transport and energy sectors.
She has led major sustainability initiatives including the Stop Burning Stuff campaign at Fully Charged, Heat Pump Week at Green.TV Media, as well as supporting the growth of the Transport + Energy Forum and Awards. Her experience spans large conferences, awards and exhibitions, as well as smaller community engagement events.
As Head of Audience Development, Claire focuses on growing and engaging the Transport + Energy community, developing content and campaigns that connect industry professionals with various stakeholders, driving forward conversations around net zero.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Decarbonisation, Betchel
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- Consultant Battery Electrochemist, Plug Life Consulting Ltd
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- Acting Roads Development Divisional Director, National Highways
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- Director of Communications, SMMT
Job Titles:
- Director, EVA England
- Founding Director, EVA England
Job Titles:
- Senior Policy & Strategy Consultant, Cenex
James Evison is an editor specialising in digital content, including work on PPA Award-winning and shortlisted content campaigns and events. He has worked for a number of publishing companies, including RBI, UBM, William Reed, Metropolis and Faversham House. Across a variety of roles, he has developed websites, newsletters and other digital assets, producing, editing and creating best-in-class news, features and other content.
In the transport and energy space, he was the editor of Surveyor magazine and co-founder of The Transport Network website, as well as the insight editor for sustainability brand edie.
James has interviewed government ministers such as Nick Clegg and Simon Clarke, a wide range of transport secretaries and ministers and CEOs of FTSE-listed companies.
Job Titles:
- Campaigns and Public Affairs Strategic Advisor
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- Policy and Regulation Director, Ev.Energy
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- Policy and Operations Director, Zemo Partnership
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- Head of Fleet, National Grid
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- Head of Environment - Strategy and Planning at Transport for London ( TfL )
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- Media and Digital Communications Manager, Energy Networks Association ( ENA )
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- Business Development Manager
Sam has a long standing history of working in the publishing, media and events industries and has been instrumental in helping to successfully deliver global conferences and exhibitions since the mid-1990s.
Much of his time has been spent in the sports venue sector, heading up both Stadia and PanStadia Magazines for many years and the annual ‘Stadia & Arena' trade show. He has also helped launch major conferences and exhibitions in other sectors including passenger terminals, the automotive industry, esports, performing arts venues and alternative fuels.
He is well known for focusing on collaborative long-term partnerships with sponsors and advertisers, taking the time to understand their specific marketing goals before delivering ongoing project management and support.
With an impressive track record in operations, brand management, and communications, Sandy brings a wealth of experience to the Transport + Energy team.
With over 25 years of experience in events, Sandy has a proven ability to organise and lead the operations, delivering complicated plans with seamless results.
Sandy's extensive career includes key roles with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), the Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT), Highways Magazine Awards, and Seeing is Believing.
Job Titles:
- Chief Strategy Officer, Paythru
Job Titles:
- Marketing Manager
- Marketing Specialist
Susan is a marketing specialist who has worked on events in the transport and energy space, as well as automotive, home, garden and pet sectors.
Susan has experience of multi-channel campaign creation, planning and execution, as well as team leadership and stakeholder engagement, bringing multi-faceted skills alongside her creative marketing background.
Her career includes key marketing roles in large events such as Glee, Spring Fair, Automechanica Brimingham, Interbuild and a number of conferences and awards.
Job Titles:
- Founding Director, EVA England