Throughout this month , we ’ re highlighting some of the great women in business — particularly those that work to improve how countries electrify mobility

Ultimately , Brompton is the driving force behind myenergi ’ s goal of becoming a globally-acclaimed brand , renowned for a range of first-to-market products that pave the way towards a more sustainable future .

WHAT ’ S YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON FEMALE REPRESENTATION IN THE EV / ENERGY BUSINESS ?

The EV and energy sector is still primarily male-dominated , but with a rising number of hugely talented female leaders . Juliet Davenport at Good Energy , Avril Palmer- Baunack at BCA and Fiona Howarth at Octopus Electric Vehicles are just a few examples of inspiring women leading highly successful companies and changing the face of the sector for the better .

I ’ d like to think that myenergi is also helping to buck the trend , when it comes to female representation . As we ’ ve continued to expand , the business has appointed some of the most exceptionally talented female team members I ’ ve ever met . By doing things differently and pushing back against the status quo , we ’ ve moved mountains and created the fabulous brand we enjoy today .

WHAT HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN LIKE AS A WOMAN IN THE INDUSTRY ?

As a woman in a male-dominated industry , I ’ ve often found myself having to work twice as hard to build credibility and earn the respect of some of my male counterparts ( Taylor Swift sums it up pretty perfectly in her song , ‘ The Man ’). Building a business from the ground up is difficult , made even more challenging by having to break the glass ceiling .

Although the EV and energy sectors are seen as forward-thinking , progressive , world-leading industries , they ’ re still

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