Melanie Lane

Melanie Lane works at the heart of the energy transition, most recently as CEO of Pod Point and prior to that as CEO of NewMotion/ Shell Recharge Solutions, companies that provide electric mobility solutions for businesses and consumers across Europe. She has had a diverse commercial career leading businesses in a variety of sectors and has lived and worked in Singapore, Australia, Italy, UK, the Netherlands, and South Africa.

Mel brings to the board experience in change management, systems thinking, leadership, commercial acumen, front line operations, and organizational culture. She is a strong advocate for diversity, for human-centered leadership, and for achieving a balance between profit and purpose. She graduated from Bristol University with a BSc Hons (1st class) in Social Policy and Politics and subsequently a MSc in International Development - Economics & Policy.