SEA Electric exec joins EVC board

SEA Electric’s Glen Walker has been voted onto the Board of Directors of Australia’s Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), the country’s peak body for the e-Mobility sector.

As Vice President of Asia Pacific, Mr Walker leads SEA Electric’s operational activities in the region, including new products, design for manufacture, assembly systems innovation and various product distribution channels.

SEA Electric says that having a voice at the top level of the EV movement is a positive for the entire commercial vehicle segment, as it shifts into an electric future.

“Over the past six years, the EVC has become the pre-eminent industry association representing the modern zero-emission mobility sector in Australia,” said Mr Walker.

“Through this time of transition, it has provided invaluable policy support across all levels of Government.

“I look forward to adding the unique perspective of zero-emission commercial vehicles to this conversation, supporting the EVC mission to accelerate Australia’s transition to sustainable vehicles.”

Mr Walker brings to the EVC years of experience as an executive in the automotive and transport fields.

Following an 18-year career at Kenworth Australia that included roles as Chief Engineer of Kenworth Trucks and Group Operations and National Sales for Kenworth Australia, he spent three years on executive assignment with PACCAR in Seattle.

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He also has extensive recent experience working for major transport companies.

The EVC represents all businesses producing, powering, and supporting EVs in Australia, aiming to make the market more affordable and competitive through a robust regulatory framework and increased consumer awareness.

Undertaking a range of activities, the EVC leads advocacy and research efforts, industry coordination, and harnesses innovation that builds confidence in EV systems.