We’ve supercharged our board with new appointments to drive Be.EV forward!
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve strengthened our non-executive team with a series of exciting new board appointments.
With these incredible additions, we’re ready to accelerate our mission to become the charge point operator of choice for EV drivers across the UK. These new members bring diverse skill sets that will help us secure top-quality sites, enhance our data insights, and continue our commitment to a customer-first approach.
Our focus remains on rolling out charging infrastructure at high-traffic, high-appeal destinations – like our recent installation of the largest EV charging facility at a retail park in the West Midlands.
These new appointments are here to guide us as we continue to expand with retail and land management partners, boost charger utilisation, and keep our drivers’ needs front and centre.
It’s all part of our promise to deliver EV charging solutions where people need them most.
Meet Our New Board Members:
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Garren Nahabedian joins us from the Octopus Energy Group, where he has been instrumental in advancing the global public charging app, Octopus Electroverse. Garren’s deep knowledge of technology and electric vehicles makes him a fantastic addition to our team.
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Marie-France van Heel, our very own Chief Customer Officer, brings with her a wealth of experience from major brands like Sky, P&G, the Natural History Museum, and Disney. Her expertise in marketing and customer strategy will play a crucial role in shaping our future.
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Richard Powell steps up to Non-Executive Director. Richard has been a trusted strategic advisor to Be.EV and boasts extensive experience in the real estate sector – an area that’s vital to our growth. As CEO of Latchmoor Properties, he’s led large mixed-use development projects across the UK, and previously worked within HM Treasury.
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John Mothersole joins us as an Observer on the Board. Former CEO of Sheffield City Council and most recently involved in the Grenfell Inquiry, John’s wealth of public sector experience will help us navigate the evolving EV landscape.
With these strategic additions and the recent securing of £55 million in debt finance from NatWest and KfW-IPEX Bank, we’re ready to roll out even more charging infrastructure in prime locations. Supported by our majority stakeholder, Octopus Energy Generation, who invested £110 million into Be.EV in 2022, we’re more determined than ever to deliver the best EV charging experience across the UK.
As our Board Chair, Will Stratton-Morris, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Marie-France, Garren, Richard, and John to the Board. Each of these individuals bring a specific skill set and market knowledge that will be critical as this dynamic company continues to grow and create value.”
