The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has announced the appointment of new board members, strengthening the peak body's leadership at a pivotal moment for Australia's clean transport transition.
Executive Manager of Car Buying and Lending at Commonwealth Bank, Tim Burdon, and JOLT's Chief Operating Officer, Vicki Slavina, have joined the EVC board.
EVC Board Chair, Chau Le welcomed the new board members, saying they bring deep expertise across electric vehicles, EV charging, energy, and technology innovation.
"We are delighted to welcome Vicki Slavina and Tim Burdon to the Electric Vehicle Council Board," Ms Le said.
"Their collective experience in electric vehicle charging and uptake will be invaluable as we work to accelerate EV adoption, support industry innovation, and ensure Australia meets its climate goals.
EVC CEO Julie Delvecchio said Tim and Vicki would support the EVC's ability to stay ahead of industry change and seize the opportunities this creates.
"Vicki and Tim have front-row experience with the technologies and business models shaping how we drive and charge EVs. Their perspectives will help the EVC be a strong and credible voice on behalf of our members," Ms Delvecchio said.
"Tim and Vicki add critical expertise in finance, consumer behaviour, and charging infrastructure – exactly the levers Australia needs to accelerate EV uptake. Together with our existing directors, they strengthen the board's ability to guide the Council through the next phase of industry growth. Members can be confident that we have the right skills around the table to tackle barriers to adoption, champion supportive policy, and keep Australia's EV transition globally competitive."
These appointments also fill current Board vacancies, ensuring the Council has a breadth of expertise to support members.
Executive Manager of Car Buying and Lending, Tim Burdon, said: "Australia is at an inflection point for EV adoption with an increase in new car brands, lower prices, competitive lending, and better charging facilities allowing for more customer choice and confidence.
"Barriers to customer uptake of EVs exist, however, including the comparative price of EVs, availability of charging infrastructure and limitations on range. I'm excited about working with the EVC in overcoming these challenges to see the continued growth of EV uptake in Australia."
JOLT COO Vicki Slavina said: "I believe that accelerating the clean energy transition is essential for the next generation. The choices we make as an electric vehicle sector today will shape the industry's course for decades to come.
"With my passion for city economic development, sustainability, and innovation, I am committed to supporting organisations that deliver benefits for both people and the planet. I want to bring my perspective as a leader at an innovative CPO, alongside my experience scaling organisations, to help ensure Australia builds an EV ecosystem that fast-tracks our journey to net zero."
