Ashley has a strong focus on global energy transition, specifically EV charging. He has seen first-hand many of the challenges faced by first generation charging solution providers. Impressed by how the team at Petalite has thought deeply about every aspect of EV charging, he is eager to see the positive impact the company can have in accelerating the world’s transition to net-zero.

For over a decade, Ashley was the managing partner of PwC’s Consulting Division across the UK & EMEA and a member of PwC’s Executive Board and Global Consulting Leadership Team. For the past 5 years, he has acted as a Senior Advisor to TPG focused on their Growth and Impact investment funds.

Steve’s task is to lead the company from its R & D phase to full scaled industrialisation, so that Petalite can be seen on every street corner, supporting the transition to clean energy mobility.

Prior to joining Petalite in 2022, Steve’s global career spanned over 35 years in world-class companies covering 3 industry sectors. Some of the businesses he has worked include Rover Group, Land Rover, BMW, JCB and private equity firm TPG Capital.

Robert has been a visionary pioneering engineer setting records and industry firsts across automotive, F1, Formula E and automotive electrification sectors. He has a wealth of experience and expertise in electrical and electronic engineering with a particular focus on product development relating to EV charging, powertrain and energy management.

His guiding principles of safety, reliability, people and the planet drive him to create simple yet elegant engineering solutions.

He is happiest when leading a high performing team of engineers consistently breaking new ground – which is exactly what he is doing at Petalite!