Green Auto Summit 2025 Speakers
Listen to the most influential experts in the automotive industry. Meet our Green Auto Summit 2025 speakers from the world’s most prominent companies and exclusive niche players.
Enquire Now
Chairman Nick Ancell
Publisher
Chairman Nick Ancell
Publisher
E-Mobility Engineering
About Speaker
Nick Ancell is the Publisher of E-Mobility Engineering, the renowned technical magazine for engineers at the forefront of vehicle electrification. Bringing 20 years of experience working in B2C and B2B media, he focusses on delivering unparalleled and engaging content. In 2018, Nick launched E-Mobility Engineering to serve as the trusted source of technical information for engineers whilst providing an effective commercial platform for solution providers. Since a young age he’s always had a passion for everything and anything on wheels, it was inevitable he would find a way of turning his dreams of working in the automotive industry into a reality. Understanding the worlds need for green and sustainable transport solutions, Nick combines his enthusiasm for a better, cleaner, and safer world with his knowledge and experience of creating innovative and effective media platforms to play his part in sustaining the transport industries for future generations.
Moderator Wulf Schlachter
Founder & CEO
Moderator Wulf Schlachter
Founder & CEO
DXBe Management
About Speaker
Wulf started his career in 1996 as an IT-Consultant in the Web 1.0 based "Media & Telco" scene in Germany. During this time, Wulf realized projects with the most renowned Global customers and is considered as one of the Media & Telco pioneers in Germany. In 2007, he decided to leave Telefónica to found DXBe Management in Hamburg & Dubai (UAE) – A Strategy & Management Consulting company - focusing on pure Digital business. He is one of the IoT, Smart City & e-Mobility pioneers in Europe with several Advisory & Board Memberships positions. First CTO of Ionity, Advisor to several CPO & eMSP startups worldwide (like &Charge, Switch-EV, ChargeConstruct, …) as well as Management Advisor to large Enterprises worldwide – He and his Team is building new e- & h2-mobility driven ecosystems, eVTOL soultions, Fleet & Sharing and “state of the art” Charge Point Management Systems. Wulf (and his Expert Team) has audited more than 80 Charge Point Systems worldwide in the last 4 years for Investors, OEMs, eMSPs, CPOs, Fleet Operators and Utilities worldwide.
Alexandre Videira
Executive Board Member
Alexandre Videira
Executive Board Member
MOBI.E, S.A
About Speaker
Member of the Board at MOBIE since 2019. Previously, he was Chairman of the Board at MOBI.E, for the three-year period 2014- 2019. He was also a director of INTELI - Inteligência em Inovação, Innovation Centre, and SGORME, S.A. - Sociedade Gestora de Operações da Rede de Mobilidade Elétrica, representing the Portuguese State. From 2005 to 2009, he was an advisor to the Assistant Secretary of State for Industry and Innovation in the areas of Innovation, Industrial Policy, Cluster Policy, Financial Support Instruments for Companies and Foreign Economic Policy. He was also a member of the Monitoring Committee for the Competitiveness Factors Operational Programme and the NSRF Regional Operational Programmes. Previously, he was R&D Director and Principal Project Manager at INTELI, working in the areas of Industrial and Innovation Policy, Organisational Learning and Cluster Policies. He has a Master's Degree in Engineering, Technology Management and Innovation Policies and a Degree in Chemical Engineering, both from IST - Instituto Superior Técnico of UTL.
Paul Janacek
SVP Group Fleet
Paul Janacek
SVP Group Fleet
Österreichische Post AG
About Speaker
Paul Janacek is SVP Group Fleet from Österreichische Post AG
Rafal Rupar
Chief Development Officer
Rafal Rupar
Chief Development Officer
Greenway Polska
About Speaker
Expert in the field of electromobility, involved almost from the beginning in the creation of Greenway infrastructure in Poland. Responsible for the entire development of the own network, including obtaining subsidies and the entire implementation process. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering by education, member of the Polish Chamber of Civil Engineers.
Nick Ancell
Publisher
Nick Ancell is the Publisher of E-Mobility Engineering, the renowned technical magazine for engineers at the forefront of vehicle electrification. Bringing 20 years of experience working in B2C and B2B media, he focusses on delivering unparalleled and engaging content. In 2018, Nick launched E-Mobility Engineering to serve as the trusted source of technical information for engineers whilst providing an effective commercial platform for solution providers. Since a young age he’s always had a passion for everything and anything on wheels, it was inevitable he would find a way of turning his dreams of working in the automotive industry into a reality. Understanding the worlds need for green and sustainable transport solutions, Nick combines his enthusiasm for a better, cleaner, and safer world with his knowledge and experience of creating innovative and effective media platforms to play his part in sustaining the transport industries for future generations.
Chairman Michael Brecht
Chairman Michael Brecht
Chairman
About Speaker
Michael is globally known as a panel host and keynote speaker, with performances at E-Mobility and EV Summits, Start-up Conferences to the World Economic Forum Seoul. As an experienced executive and networker Michael is passionate about helping to transform the mobility, infrastructure & energy sectors. Michael also is a sector principal in the fields of mobility, energy and urban infrastructure for European M&A boutique firm Hampleton Partners. He is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in IT and software services, digital commerce and smart mobility and infrastructure solutions. Michael carries both a German and an Australian passport.
Stefano Terranova
CEO
Stefano Terranova
CEO
Atlante
About Speaker
Stefano is a passionate builder of energy infrastructures, having structured more 20 Billion euros worth of energy related transactions, assembled teams and scaled up businesses in four continents. Starting from October 2021 Stefano has build Atlante right from the drawing board up to becoming a key EV charging player in southern Europe, having attracted a formidable team of passionate Atlanters to join his mission. Born inside the NHOA Group, Atlante is developing Southern Europe’s largest network of EV fast and ultra-fast charging stations, with an ambition of reaching 35,000 points of charge by 2030 and fully on track to meet its target of 5,000 points by 2025. Stefano’s professional expertise spans more than 20 years, mainly focused on energy and related infrastructure. Having started his career in the UK, between investment banking (with Credit Agricole) and sponsor side (with the then FTSE100 International Power plc), Stefano actively participated in the independent power generation revolution in Europe. He then moved to the Middle East, where he greatly contributed to International Power’s (first) and ENGIE’s (later) enormous success in accompanying the fast paced growth of emerging economies in the Middle East, Africa, Turney and Southern Asia. With ENGIE, Stefano then moved to Latin America, where he spearheaded the commencement of the energy transition in ENGIE’s main markets there (Chile, Peru, Mexico). Returning to Europe in 2018, Stefano joined the then newly acquired ENGIE Eps to integrate into the Group and he then served as General Manager, pivoting the business towards the large scale storage projects which make up most of NHOA’s success today as a global leader in that space. Stefano graduated from the University of Rome in Economics and Commerce, refined his studies with a Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance from the University of York and is a CFA® Charterholder
Tilo Schweers
Vice President R&D
Tilo Schweers
Vice President R&D
smart Europe GmbH
About Speaker
With more than 20 years of experience in e-mobility, EV and HEV program development, and complete vehicle technology, Dr. Tilo Schweers has been Vice President of smart Europe since September 2020; heading R&D, Test Center Europe and EU Quality Management.
Nicolai Woyczechowski
Managing Director
Nicolai Woyczechowski
Managing Director
Virta International GmbH
About Speaker
Nicolai Woyczechowski was born in Berlin in 1983. He laid the foundation for his career in electromobility early on with his diploma thesis at the European University Viadrina, entitled "The prospects for success of electromobility in Germany". After graduating, he initially worked for various companies as a consultant and project manager with a focus on the energy industry. In January 2014, he found his way back to electro-mobility and took over responsibility for business development at Hubject GmbH. His responsibilities included the acquisition and implementation of major and special projects as well as innovation management. Since October 1, 2016, he has been responsible for sales and market development for Virta Inter-national GmbH (a 100% subsidiary of Liikennevirta Oy from Finland) for the DACH region from the Berlin office. His team is now fifteen strong and growing. Since 01.01.2022 he is also responsible for the CEE region.
Despina Chatzikyriakou
Head of Charging and Energy Solutions
Despina Chatzikyriakou
Head of Charging and Energy Solutions
ZEEKR Europe
About Speaker
Dr. Despina Chatzikyriakou joined ZEEKR Europe in April 2023, leading ZEEKR Power strategy and operations. With a clear target to deliver an intelligent, rewarding, and convenient customer experience as well as to quickly setup and expand the ZEEKR brand in Europe, ZEEKR Power is aiming at adding value to European customers by combining e-mobility with charging and energy services and products. Prior to joining ZEEKR Europe, Dr. Chatzikyriakou spent 10 years at Toyota Motor Europe, holding various positions in R&D, innovation, hydrogen/fuel cell, batteries, global energy strategy and eventually battery electric vehicle strategy and rollout, with the overall responsibility for Toyota and Lexus' charging and energy strategy in Europe. Dr. Chatzikyriakou holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London followed by postdoctoral studies in Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is the author of various scientific publications as well as a public speaker on the topics of e-mobility and green energy.
David Romić
Product Manager
David Romić
Product Manager
Rimac Technology
About Speaker
David Romić is a Product Manager in the Battery Systems business unit at Rimac Technology, his love for cars brought him to the Rimac Group where he started as an Embedded Software Engineer, and since then has held several leadership positions in both engineering and product management. As an engineering manager he has had a unique opportunity to lead a department of software engineers who had the challenging task of developing and integrating the electrical architecture of the world's fastest accelerating hypercar - Rimac Nevera. In his current role he's responsible for the success of Rimac Technology's Battery Management Systems, the brain behind some of the worlds highest performing battery packs.
Laurence Langenbrink
COO
Laurence Langenbrink
COO
Mer AS
About Speaker
Laurence is an experienced operational, technical and product management professional with deep EV and telco knowledge, which spans for over 25 years. As COO of Mer AS, she is responsible for the integration and operational excellence of Mer’s restructured operations and customer service organizations. She has held several management roles and has extensive experience within international operations and product management, mainly in the telecommunications sector. Prior to joining Mer AS, she held the role of Head of Interoperability and Testing Services at IONITY for many years, where together with her team set up a test lab to gain profound insights the main challenges between EVs and DC chargers and improve quality insurance.
Dr. Karsten Wasiluk
Head of Charging and Energy Technology
Dr. Karsten Wasiluk
Head of Charging and Energy Technology
Daimler Buses Solutions
About Speaker
After receiving his PhD from the University of Konstanz, Karsten Wasiluk started his career in automotive market research and strategy consulting. In 2018, he joined Daimler Buses and started to build up the e-Mobility Consulting division. Besides feasibility studies for e-bus customers, this included charging infrastructure and charge management as well as 2nd-life strategies for high-voltage batteries and stationary-storage applications. At the beginning of 2022, he took over the control of customer service for buses with alternative drives and charging infrastructure. At Daimler Buses Solutions, he heads the Charging and Energy Technology team.
Sebastian Grimm
Head of Innovation Lab
Sebastian Grimm
Head of Innovation Lab
ZF Group
About Speaker
As the Head of Innovation Lab at ZF Group, Sebastian leads and develops a team of innovative professionals who are passionate about creating new business models and products for the future of mobility. In this role he successfully established an international innovation network, improved the innovation process and methods, and supported several promising new products and business models.
Rolf Kniprath
Head of Planning & Technology
Rolf Kniprath
Head of Planning & Technology
EnBW mobility+
About Speaker
DR. ROLF KNIPRATH is the Head of Planning & Technology at EnBW mobility+, a leading CPO/EMP. In his responsibility for the selection, design and engineering of EnBW’s Ultra Fast Charging sites, he ensures public fast charging becomes both a great experience for EV drivers and an efficiently manageable, sustainable infrastructure. His prior experience includes leading successful R&D teams at Bosch Group for 10 years, including one designing EV power trains based in Shanghai, China. Rolf holds first degrees in Physics and Business Economics, as well as a doctoral degree in Experimental Physics from Humboldt University.
Matt Tymowski
CEO
Matt Tymowski
CEO
ChargeEuropa
About Speaker
Before co-founding ChargeEuropa, Matt Tymowski specialized in energy storage systems integration, working with both front-of-the-meter (FTM) and behind-the- meter (BTM) applications. He collaborated closely with independent power producers (IPPs) in emerging markets, helping them implement smarter energy storage solutions. Through his work with charging point operators (CPOs) on various projects, Matt quickly recognized that low utilization rates were a significant challenge to scaling EV charging networks. This insight led him to focus on building a charging network that could remain profitable regardless of utilization rates. With support from several notable impact funds, including Shift4Good, MobilityFund, and Simpact Ventures, Matt and his team are pioneering one of the first profitable, urban- focused EV charging networks in Poland.
Matt M. Ersin
Senior Director - Government and Public Affairs
Matt M. Ersin
Senior Director - Government and Public Affairs
Fastned
About Speaker
Matt M. Ersin is a political advisor with a strong background in governmental affairs and international relations, particularly within the European Union and regulatory policies. His diverse career includes advising government bodies, international organizations, and private companies in over 30 countries on sustainable development and good governance. After a decade in diplomatic service and journalism, Matt moved into an advisory role, leading significant programs for the EU Commission and providing strategic advice on international affairs to high-level US and European politicians. He has joined FASTNED in Amsterdam as the Senior Director of Government and Public Affairs while continuing to reside in Brussels and apply his global policy insights and diplomatic expertise.
Kerstin Schmidt
Managing Director
Kerstin Schmidt
Managing Director
Electra Germany GmbH
About Speaker
Kerstin Schmidt joined Electra in November 2023. She has particularly extensive expertise from 25 years in the technology sectors as of telecommunications, IoT, solar, and e-mobility in the field of sales and management. She hold various roles, including at BayWar.e. renewable energy as Managing Director in Germany & Italy, at Wallbox Chargers as Regional Director DACH and REC Solar as Sales Director EMEA & Top 30 Management. She also worked for Vodafone and Siemens.
Stefan Herr
CEO
Stefan Herr
CEO
Evercharge
About Speaker
Stefan Herr is a true pioneer of e-mobility. Since 2007, he has worked for market-defining companies such as RWE, innogy and E.ON. Since the early days of the industry, he has been involved in groundbreaking topics such as ISO 15118. Later, he led the development of a product portfolio for DC charging products on an international scale at innogy. Today, Stefan is part of E.ON Group Innovation. E.ON Group Innovation is a modular innovation platform that identifies, develops and scales future technologies and digital business models in the energy sector and beyond for E.ON's core business. This is where Evercharge was born. Today he is CEO of Evercharge and his mission is to ensure that EV drivers can rely on their next charging session - every charging session.
Petr Füzék
Director Business Line OEM
Petr Füzék
Director Business Line OEM
Digital Charging Solutions GmbH
About Speaker
Petr Füzék is the Director of the Business Line OEM at Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS). Since joining DCS in 2023, he has been pivotal in driving the company's mission to support zero-emission mobility through seamless and innovative EV charging solutions. DCS now covers 14 different OEMs across Europe and Japan, significantly expanding its reach and impact in the eMobility market. With over a decade dedicated to advancing electric vehicle technologies and infrastructure, Petr brings extensive experience from his roles at renowned companies including the VW Group, RWE, Sygic, Eurowag, and EcoG. His diverse background spans the automotive, eMobility, and charging infrastructure sectors, equipping him with the knowledge and expertise to lead in this rapidly evolving field. Driven by a passion for eMobility, Petr’s work focuses on pushing the boundaries of sustainable transportation. With a strong background and expertise in the mobility sector, he continues to lead and inspire advancements in the field
Andreas Blin
Director of Segments and Partnerships
Andreas Blin
Director of Segments and Partnerships
ChargePoint
About Speaker
Andreas Blin is a seasoned engineer and executive with a deep passion for the environment, new technologies, and e-mobility. Born and raised in Austria, he earned a degree in Plastics Engineering from Montanuniversität Leoben and later completed an Executive MBA with honours. With over two decades of experience in international leadership roles, Andreas has driven growth e-mobility sectors. Andreas loves to break down complex things to their core in order to understand their influence and consequence to the markets. As Director of Segments and Partnerships at ChargePoint, he is at the forefront of advancing sustainable e-mobility software across Europe, providing solutions to the challenges faced as Charge Point Operators (CPOs) scale across the continent.
Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė
Policy Director
Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė
Policy Director
ChargeUp Europe
About Speaker
Gabriele Simakauskaite is the Policy Director at ChargeUp Europe, the voice of the European EV charging industry. Based in Brussels, Belgium, Gabriele represents the EV charging industry and ensures a continuous dialogue with the European policy makers. Prior to working at ChargeUp Europe, Gabriele spent several years in public affairs consulting, working with clients in transport and energy sectors. Gabriele has a Master of Laws in Energy and Climate Law from University of Groningen.
Alexandre Videira
Executive Board Member
Alexandre Videira
Executive Board Member
MOBI.E, S.A
About Speaker
Member of the Board at MOBIE since 2019. Previously, he was Chairman of the Board at MOBI.E, for the three-year period 2014- 2019. He was also a director of INTELI - Inteligência em Inovação, Innovation Centre, and SGORME, S.A. - Sociedade Gestora de Operações da Rede de Mobilidade Elétrica, representing the Portuguese State. From 2005 to 2009, he was an advisor to the Assistant Secretary of State for Industry and Innovation in the areas of Innovation, Industrial Policy, Cluster Policy, Financial Support Instruments for Companies and Foreign Economic Policy. He was also a member of the Monitoring Committee for the Competitiveness Factors Operational Programme and the NSRF Regional Operational Programmes. Previously, he was R&D Director and Principal Project Manager at INTELI, working in the areas of Industrial and Innovation Policy, Organisational Learning and Cluster Policies. He has a Master's Degree in Engineering, Technology Management and Innovation Policies and a Degree in Chemical Engineering, both from IST - Instituto Superior Técnico of UTL.
Peter Guse
Senior Manager Business Development
Peter Guse
Senior Manager Business Development
Vector Informatik GmbH
About Speaker
An electrical engineer passionate about innovation, technology and building from scratch, Peter currently drives electric mobility with sophisticated secure and safe solutions for electric charging at Vector Informatik GmbH, Germany. Before that he held responsible positions in manufacturing engineering, logistics and R&D in telecommunications and automotive industries worldwide
Dennis Müller
SVP Product Marketing & Communications
Dennis Müller
SVP Product Marketing & Communications
ADS-TEC Energy
About Speaker
Dennis Mueller is SVP Product Marketing & Communications for ADS-TEC Energy, responsible for the strategic development of the company’s overall product portfolio and its communication and marketing, comprised of battery-buffered, ultra-fast EV charging solutions plus energy systems for commercial and industrial use. Dennis brings over 12 years’ experience in e-mobility to ADS-TEC Energy. He joined the company from Porsche AG, where he was senior product manager for charging infrastructure. In this position, Dennis worked closely with ADS-TEC Energy on custom charging solutions for the Porsche Taycan. Prior to that, he was senior consultant at P3 Group, providing technical consulting on e-mobility projects for automotive OEMs.
Andrea Di Masi
External Affairs Associate
Andrea Di Masi
External Affairs Associate
SQM
About Speaker
Andrea Di Masi is External Affairs Associate at SQM, based in Brussels. With a strong focus on EU environmental policies and ESG topics, Andrea operates at the intersection of public affairs, communication, and corporate sustainability. His role involves strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement with policymakers, industry associations, NGOs, and the media. Prior to joining SQM in September 2023, Andrea held different positions in Brussels-based organizations engaged in EU policy making in the areas of energy and sustainability. Andrea’s knowledge in this field is integrated by an academic background in political science and EU studies, holding an MSc in EU Politics from the London School of Economics.
Nick Verhoeven
Head of Sales
Nick Verhoeven
Head of Sales
Jedlix
About Speaker
Nick Verhoeven is Head of Sales at Jedlix and responsible for growing the impact of Jedlix by starting new partnerships with OEMs, Energy Utilities etc. Driven by the increasingly growing awareness in the energy transition and sustainable driving, Jedlix has been successful in growing its impact in the value chain of electric driving. Nick has extensive experience from working within cooperates and startups, with always keeping the customer perspective first. "What is in it for the customer"
Moderator Monika Michalska
Ventures Analyst
Moderator Monika Michalska
Ventures Analyst
Startup Autobahn by Plug and Play
About Speaker
Venture Analyst specialising in clean technologies and sustainable innovation. PhD in Materials Engineering with experience in optimising manufacturing processes and researching advanced photovoltaic technologies. Passionate about identifying and developing disruptive solutions for a more sustainable future.
Glenn L'Heveder
Head of Business Development Europe
Glenn L'Heveder
Head of Business Development Europe
AMPECO
About Speaker
As the Head of Business Development for Europe at AMPECO, Glenn L’Heveder brings a wealth of expertise in smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. Based in Paris, he has collaborated closely with major charge point operators and e-mobility service providers, driving business growth and strengthening partnerships across the energy and utilities sector. With his extensive industry knowledge and experience, Glenn plays a key role in AMPECO’s continued growth across Europe.
Moderator Alexander F. Walser
Managing Director
Moderator Alexander F. Walser
Managing Director
Automotive Solution Center for Simulation e.V.
About Speaker
Alexander F. Walser is the Managing Director of ASCS, an association that brings together simulation stakeholders from science and industry to shape the future of European mobility. With over 13 years of experience in multiple roles at ASCS, Alexander has managed a variety of research projects and initiatives focused on Computer-Aided-Engineering, Driving Simulation as well as AI and data-driven simulation ecosystems. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in advancing collaboration for simulation technologies to mobility solutions across Europe. Known for his open-mindedness and forward-thinking perspective, Alexander has a deep interest in disruptive technologies, simulation, AI, and high-performance computing. He is passionate about exploring new data-driven business models in simulation and is a vocal advocate for fostering coopetition - collaborative competition - in research and development (R&D). Alexander holds a diploma in civil engineering, specializing in modelling and simulation methods from the University of Stuttgart.
Ben T. Kegler
EV charging
Ben T. Kegler
EV charging
Riverty
About Speaker
Ben T. Kegler is a seasoned expansion specialist, having worked with innovative companies like Cosmic Cat Group, High Mobility, Hubject, Heimat, and Switch. He creates commercial strategies and go-to-market frameworks for digital businesses in the energy transformation space. After successfully repositioning and driving growth in the US and China, Ben led the product launch of Plug & Charge and invoicing services with Hubject. He later ramped up Hubject Consulting, followed by his work with the strategy boutique and venture architect, Cosmic Cat Group. Most recently, Ben spent his time with industry disruptor Switch in London, where he helped bring Switch Platform and Josev OS to market.
Dr. Simon Alig
Managing Director
Dr. Simon Alig
Managing Director
LAPP Mobility GmbH
About Speaker
Dr. Simon Alig is the Managing Director of LAPP Mobility GmbH, a corporate start-up with locations in Stuttgart and the Czech Republic. LAPP Mobility specializes in providing charging cables and charging solutions to car manufacturers, end customers, and other key players in the charging ecosystem. Dr. Alig holds a doctorate in Innovation Management and a degree in Business Administration with Electrical Engineering. Since joining LAPP in 2013, he has served in various management roles, including Program Manager for E-Mobility, Plant Manager in the United States, and Assistant to the Managing Board. Driven by his mission of “making things work,” Dr. Alig believes that success comes from a blend of strategic methodology, courage, and accountability.
Become a Speaker
The Green Auto Summit 2025 call for speakers is now open! Whether you’re launching new products, discussing industry challenges, or looking for partners to bring innovations to life - share your vision on the Green Auto Summit 2025 stage!
Find Out More
Subscribe and never miss exclusive content and updates
Only twice a month!
