Pod Point has appointed Melanie Lane as chief executive officer with effect from 1 May 2024.

Melanie Lane, CEO designate at Pod Point

Lane joins the group from Shell Recharge Solutions and will succeed Andy Palmer, who has acted as interim CEO since July 2023.

Lane has headed up Shell Recharge Solutions, previously NewMotion, since its acquisition by Shell in 2017 and enabled its growth as a prominent e-mobility solutions provider. She also previously led turnaround programmes for Shell’s Aviation and Retail units, which delivered significant operational improvements.

Lane commented: “Pod Point is a leading player in UK EV charging with a strong brand, high customer trust, extensive partnerships and fantastic people.

“The business has an outstanding opportunity to build on the pillars of the recently announced Powering Up strategy with a renewed focus on home and workplace charging, driving recurring revenue through Energy Flex and growing internationally.”

Following Lane’s appointment as CEO on 1 May, Andy Palmer will step down from the executive leadership team and return to the board as chair designate, before taking on the role of non-executive chair post Pod Point’s AGM on 5 June.

At this time, Gareth Davis will step down as chair and remain on the board as an independent non-executive director, whilst interim senior independent director Karen Myers will become the permanent senior independent director.