Renewables sector veteran takes over at electric vehicle charging specialist

Electric vehicle (EV) charging point operator, RAW Charging, has appointed Jason Simpson as its new chief executive officer.

He will be taking over from Bruce Galliford, who has decided to step back after founding and growing the business.

Wetherby-based RAW Charging specialises in investing, installing and operating destination charging solutions for hospitality, leisure and retail locations, working with commercial property landlords and operators such as National Trust, Greene King, McArthurGlen, Brent Cross, Abrdn, Aviva Investors.

The firm is majority owned by Antin Infrastructure Partners, a private equity firm, with Bayford Group as a minority shareholder, both supporting RAW’s £250m EV charger installation plan.

Simpson said: “I am honoured to join as the new CEO working with Tony, Nick and the rest of the great team.

“The company has already made remarkable strides and I am excited to build upon its success as one of the few British companies in this space with highly committed investors who are passionate about making the clean energy transition a reality.”

He has held senior leadership positions in the renewable energy and connectivity sectors for over two decades including most recently founding Believ (formerly Liberty Charge) a charge point operator for on-street residential EV charging.

Galliford will continue to support RAW Charging during the transition period to ensure a smooth handover.

He said: “It has been a privilege to found and serve as CEO and witness the tremendous growth of the organisation.

“I am confident Jason’s leadership and vision will further accelerate our mission, and I look forward to seeing the business’s continued success under his guidance.”

Anand Jagannathan, NextGen senior partner at Antin Infrastructure Partners, added: “We are pleased Jason has agreed to lead one of our key portfolio companies in the Renewable Energy and Mobility space alongside our investment partner The Bayford Group.

“We believe single minded and committed long-term investors will be a critical element of success in delivering next generation clean energy infrastructure for the UK, alongside highly experienced and dedicated leadership teams.

“We look forward to the next phase of RAW Charging’s growth.”