Kate Jeffreys

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Head of EV Partnerships and Customer Operations at OVO

United Kingdom

Overview

Kate Jeffreys is the Head of EV Partnerships and Customer Operations at OVO, leveraging over a decade of experience from Volkswagen Group UK. She specializes in creating strategic partnerships to simplify the electric vehicle transition for consumers. She holds a BA in History from the University of Liverpool.

Kate is a passionate advocate for empowering women to switch to electric vehicles. She actively participates in events like "Shes Electric, " where she shares insights on EV ownership, addresses consumer challenges, and supports female drivers in the e-mobility space.

She began her extensive career in the automotive industry as a graduate trainee at Volkswagen Group UK, where she worked for over 10 years.

Personality Overview

Good Listener

Appreciative

Example Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

EV Partnerships
Her role at OVO and previous experience at VW focus on building collaborations between the energy and automotive sectors to accelerate the e-mobility transition.
E-Mobility Transition
She frequently speaks at events like the EV SUMMIT on simplifying the customer experience and breaking down barriers for consumers switching to electric vehicles.
Women in EV
Actively speaks at events dedicated to empowering and educating women about EV ownership, highlighting her passion for inclusivity in the automotive sector.

Media Appearances

Volkswagen Group UK, OVO partner to promote EV switch. Featured in EV Infrastructure News

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Work History

3-2025
Head of EV Partnerships and Customer Operations at OVO
3-2022 - 3-2025
Electric Vehicle Business Lead at Volkswagen Group UK Ltd
8-2020 - 3-2022
Communications Manager at Volkswagen UK
3-2019 - 8-2020
Commercial Manager at SEAT UK
3-2018 - 3-2019
Fleet Tactical Manager at SEAT UK

Education

2011 - 2014
BA History from University of Liverpool
2007 - 2011
Education details unavailable from The Beauchamp College

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Exp : 9 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of EV Partnerships and Customer Operations at OVO
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Insights For Selling To Kate

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions

DONT's

  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kate is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kate

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kate move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Kate take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Kate

Personality Compatibility


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