People: Fulcrum; Answer Pay; and more
Sheffield-based utility infrastructure and services business Fulcrum, has expanded its Electric Vehicle infrastructure solutions team as it continues to support the roll out of a UK EV charging network.
In response to the Government’s net-zero target, which will see an end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK by 2030, Fulcrum has experienced a significant increase in demand for its specialist EV charging infrastructure capabilities.
The latest additions to the team, are experienced EV sector professionals, Helen Fox-Walker and Zuber Patel.
Fox-Walker, having spent the majority of her career working with multi-site SME and industrial & commercial customers, will focus on commercial installation projects including fleet transition, and destination charging solutions.
She developed her expertise in the EV sector with EON Drive and Arcadis, supporting the roll out of ultra-fast chargers nationally and providing consultancy services to support the electrification of organisations with large vehicle fleets.
Patel brings a wealth of experience from the EV charging industry to Fulcrum, having been at the forefront of the charging sector in a business development role with charge point operator Alfa Power.
In that time, he delivered contracts with clients including local authorities, golf clubs, schools, hotels, independent landowners and a forecourt operator with more than 900 UK sites.
As part of his role with Fulcrum, he will deliver workplace and residential charging infrastructure projects.
Andy Hirst, group director of business development, said: “The drive towards EV, led by the Government’s net-zero strategy, has created a significant increase in demand for our services.
“We are continually developing our capabilities and expertise to support the roll out of a UK-wide EV charging network.
“Helen and Zuber, who are fantastic additions to our team and are both highly-experienced in the sector, will help us support our growing portfolio of customers.”
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Mike Chambers
Leeds-based fintech company, Answer Pay, has made two strategic board appointments to support its growth plans.
Mike Chambers joins the company as chairman and Finbarr Joy as a non-executive director.
Chambers is a highly experienced board director with a wealth of experience in the payments industry.
He was previously chief executive of Bacs and is also an ambassador for the Emerging Payments Association.
Joy is an experienced chief technology officer with senior roles at BT, William Hill, Lebara, and Superbet, among others.
Peter Cornforth, commercial director at Answer Pay, said: “We’re very excited to welcome Mike and Finbarr to Answer Pay.
“As Request to Pay gains momentum, we want to enhance our skills and experience to support Answer Pay’s continued growth.
“Both Mike and Finbarr are passionate about fintech and have managed services at significant scale; their support will be vital in the next phase of our development.”
Finbarr Joy
Chambers added: “I am delighted to become the chair of Answer Pay at this exciting time for the UK’s new Request to Pay messaging service.
“Answer Pay is the UK’s first certified Request to Pay Repository and performed the first live Request to Pay transactions utilising their platform that empowers businesses and people through mutually beneficial, connected payments.
“I am looking forward to playing my part in ensuring that Answer Pays platform leverages the network effect of an interconnected payment ecosystem.”
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Leeds-based medical technology business, Surgical Innovations Group, has confirmed that Adam Power intends to retire from his executive role as Group development director, with effect from 31 December 2021.
The current intention is that he will subsequently continue to serve as a non-executive director for a further 12 months until 31 December 2022.
Commenting on the transition, Nigel Rogers, the company’s chairman, said: “We are grateful to Adam for both his past and continuing commitment.
“These arrangements ensure Adam can continue to devote his full commitment to current sales activities and supporting strategic business development, whilst allowing the company sufficient time to manage a smooth transition in his Board and executive responsibilities.”
