Our Team

Multiple years of experience in roadside networks and vehicle fuelling infrastructure. Prior CEO of HKS Retail, a large independent fuel retailer with revenues in excess of $350 million. Exited the business in order to shift from fossil fuels to a more sustainable future. Also brings much experience in consumer behaviors and food and beverage amenities, having operated many international franchise brands including being a franchisee of Pret A Manger across the UK, California and New York.

Bringing twenty years of leadership in a myriad of verticals ranging from payments, hospitality, EV, fintech and more, currently CEO and Founder of Vitalis Corp. Achieved ten years YoY growth in payment vertical, processing over $1 Billion in payments per year. Previously led a hospitality solutions provider with over 5000 venues. Enjoys driving strategic business initiatives and developing go-to-market strategies. Advisory Board Position and more than fifteen years as partner at Shift4 Payments, achieved FOUR:NYSE listings.

Many years experience in food and beverage amenities and vehicle fuelling systems having managed the development of new food outlets alongside franchisors development teams and as a franchisee of Pret A Manger. Managed fuel prices and implemented pricing and margin optimisation software as COO of HKS Limited. Implemented and led operations at Pret A Manger, Subway, Greggs and Costa and created internal systems to increase sales, manage HR/payroll and to ensure all food safety standards were maintained.

After joining Tesla in 2010, participated in the growth of the brand from a private vehicle company through IPO. 

Assisted in the launch of the Tesla retail store concept and early market development efforts in the Southwestern US. 

Relocated to the Netherlands to focus on Customer Experience during the EU Model S market launch/expansion.

Following this, spent the final 5+ years as Regional Manager for Charging Deployment in the UK/IE and then Western US regions. 

Alex left Tesla in 2021 to apply his expertise to the wider market.

Twenty years of experience in the telecommunications and renewable initiatives construction industry. Served in a variety of leadership and consulting roles, most recently President and Board Member of Broken Arrow Communications. Led the company through a private equity acquisition and later retained as an outside consultant.  As a Director of Operations for a solar energy development and construction company, led the company through an accelerated growth period. Now focusing attention to the growing EV charging industry teaming up with Public House Consulting.  

Expertise in Information systems gained as COO, Vitalis Corp and previously Global IT executive at Hewlett Packard, including worldwide leader for IT Transformation and IT Strategy & Operations. Previously IT executive lead for all global M&A activity within Hewlett Packard including separating Hewlett Packard Co. into 2 entities (HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise) with strong experience in corporate and operational integration. 

An accomplished technology leader and organization-builder with 20 years of experience at Google and Morgan Stanley, Kan brings expertise in developing products, overseeing digital transformation, scaling organisations, and managing teams globally. As Chief Technology Officer at Gale, created exceptional experiences for a growing number of healthcare and nursing providers.

Previous roles include enterprise support, infrastructure and product development and spanned the globe from London, Mumbai, Silicon Valley and New York. Also serves as Board Vice-Chair for Special Olympics New York and sits on the Board of Directors for financial and tax solutions provider BluCora Inc. 

Kamlesh & Sailesh V Thakrar, previously directors of HKS, a leading food, convenience & fuel operator.

Operational involvement the business for over 35+ years with a focus on our teams, customers and leading standards.

Having worked together on all aspects of running a business in these sectors, they bring much valued experience and input into the strategic path and plans.