Amp EV has appointed Michael Gibson, the former chief executive of charge point management platform Fuuse, as chair of its advisory board. The Southport-based commercial charge point installer said Gibson will also work as a consultant to support its growth plans.
The advisory role gives Amp EV access to Gibson's experience in charge point software, operations and company expansion. Amp EV's business is focused on installing and managing charging infrastructure for organisations rather than domestic customers. Croft remains managing director while Gibson takes the advisory board chair and consulting roles.
Growth built on public-sector and commercial clients
Amp EV has expanded by supplying charge point installation and management to NHS Trusts, universities and housing associations. It said it has completed more than 2,000 charge point installations in total.
Its client base also includes Cadent Gas, the Lake District National Park Authority and Northumberland County Council. These examples show a mix of public, environmental and commercial organisations, all of which need managed charging infrastructure for fleets, staff, visitors or residents.
Leadership view
Alasdair Croft, Amp EV's managing director, said he had known Gibson for almost six years. He described Fuuse's platform and the relationship between the two companies as an important part of Amp EV's growth, and said he moved to bring Gibson on board after learning he was leaving Fuuse.
Gibson said he had followed Amp EV's progress and was pleased to take a more active role in developing the business. He pointed to the scale of opportunity in commercial EV charging and said he looked forward to working with Croft and the Amp EV team.
Fuuse background
Fuuse launched in June 2021, and Gibson led it as it became one of the UK's leading charge point management systems. Customers have included Scottish Power, Arnold Clark, British Airways and SSE, along with thousands of other clients.
Gibson also oversaw acquisitions and partnerships at Fuuse, including the purchase of energy management platform Envisij and driver support provider Everyday EV. Most recently, he led the transfer of nearly 1,000 fleet and workplace clients and 14,000 chargers from BP.
For Amp EV, the appointment adds software and charge point management experience to an installation-led business. The company is seeking to build on its existing public-sector and commercial work as organisations continue to plan for electrified fleets and on-site charging. The appointment is intended to help Amp EV accelerate its growth while keeping its focus on installation and managed charging services for organisational clients in the UK.