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John Lewis

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Chief Executive Officer at char.gy
📍 Alton, England, United Kingdom

John Lewis is the CEO of char.gy, leveraging his extensive global leadership in telecommunications and energy to expand on-street EV charging infrastructure in the UK. He holds a BEng from the University of Leeds and an MBA. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional, transformative, and highly effective leader.

Outside of work, John is a passionate sailor, having learned in Sydney and sailed extensively in the Mediterranean. He notes that sailing requires being present and attentive to changing conditions. He also had a globetrotting childhood, living in places like Singapore and Cyprus due to his fathers career.

Under his leadership, char.gy achieved B Corp Certification, a formal recognition of the companys commitment to balancing profit with purpose, a key value he champions.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Alton, England, United Kingdom
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Accessible EV Charging
His core mission as CEO of char.gy is making EV ownership viable for the 40% of UK households without off-street parking through reliable on-street charging solutions.
Sustainable Transport
He frequently speaks about accelerating the UK's transition to sustainable transport by making the EV driver experience as seamless, reliable, and affordable as possible for everyone.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Chief Executive Officer
char.gy
3-2018 - 10-2022
Managing Director, Africa
Aggreko
10-2017 - 1-2019
Senior Advisor
MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE AND REAL ASSETS INVESTMENTS LIMITED
1-2017 - 3-2018
Chief Officer
MTN
12-2016
Director
Shibumi Partners Ltd
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Education
1-1994 - 10-1996
MBA
Open Business School
1986 - 1989
BEng (Hons)
University of Leeds
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