James joined EVA England in April 2022, becoming its first chief executive. Prior to that, James worked in the Cabinet Office leading the department’s work on the UK’s COP26 transport policy. He helped build the UK Electric Fleets Coalition (UKEFC) representing the UK’S biggest fleet owners, campaigning on the ZEV Mandate and internal combustion engine phase out dates. James also has years of experience working with EV charging companies and manufacturers as director of policy and communications at the renewables trade body the REA, setting up the EV Members Forum and starting the all-party parliamentary group on EVs.