Policy and public affairs professional with 20 years of UK and EU experience in technology, telecoms, infrastructure and media. Passionate about helping scale-ups to shape policy. Motivated by the urgent need to decarbonise our economies.
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Chief Executive OfficerChargeuk May 2024 - PresentLondon, GbChargeUK is the trade association representing the companies that install and operate the charge points enabling the UK’s transition to electric vehicles. -
Head Of Policy And Public AffairsConnected Kerb Jan 2023 - May 2024London, GbConnected Kerb is building an EV charging network for everyone. We’ve installed thousands of electric vehicle chargers where drivers need them most. Fast and affordable public charging for people and the planet. -
Vice Chair (Policy)Chargeuk Apr 2023 - Mar 2024London, GbChargeUK is the trade association representing the companies that install and operate the charge points enabling the UK’s transition to electric vehicles. -
Public Affairs Manager Uk & IrelandFastned Sep 2021 - Jan 2023Amsterdam, North Holland, NlFastned's mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility with a goal of a European network of a 1000 fast charging stations on prime locations, where all electric vehicles can charge with renewable energy. -
Head Of Policy And Public AffairsCityfibre Jun 2019 - Aug 2021London, GbCityFibre is the largest independent Full Fibre network operator in the UK, building the world-class digital infrastructure needed for a fairer, smarter, greener future.As part of a fantastic team at this rapidly scaling challenger, I led our policy and public affairs programme, engaging with external stakeholders to shape and enable the UK Government's nationwide Full Fibre by 2025 ambition, and advising the executive leadership on key political developments affecting the business’s growth. -
Senior Policy And Public Affairs ManagerCityfibre Jul 2017 - Jun 2019London, Gb -
Policy And Government AffairsCityfibre Jan 2017 - Jun 2017London, Gb -
Owner And DirectorVictoria Read Consulting Nov 2009 - Jun 2017Freelance policy and public affairs consultant. In addition to long-term contracts for CoBA, Discovery and Delany & Co (listed separately), I also project managed and co-authored a major report - "Building Gigabit Britain" for INCA (the industry body for the UK's alternative digital communications networks) calling for the UK Government to actively promote the rollout of Full Fibre digital connectivity. A month after publication, the Digital Minister announced a strategic shift in Government policy towards Full Fibre, citing INCA's report. -
DirectorDelany & Co Aug 2014 - Dec 2015London, GbDelany & Co is a public policy and communications agency advising clients in the innovative technology space. I worked with the CEO to win clients and deliver work, including working with European sharing economy players (including Uber and Airbnb) to influence the European Commission's Digital Single Market proposals. -
Public Policy AdvisorDiscovery Inc Jul 2012 - Jul 2013New York, UsWorking alongside Discovery's VP Public Policy EMEA to influence policy debates in the UK and Brussels, including leading a campaign for tax credits for high-end TV productions. -
Executive DirectorCommercial Broadcasters Association Dec 2009 - Aug 2011I ran COBA, the UK industry body for commercial broadcasters, with members including Sky, Discovery, Disney and Viacom. I was responsible for all its activities from government, regulatory and parliamentary affairs to member relations and business development, working to champion the interests of its members and promote the value they bring creatively and economically to the UK. -
Head Of Government AffairsBebo Oct 2007 - Nov 2009San Francisco, Ca, UsIn 2007 Bebo was one of the world's leading social networks. As Head of Government Affairs, I was at the forefront of emerging discussions with policy makers across the world on how to minimise the potential dangers of social networks (including drafting the first European Safer Social Network Principles on behalf of providers across the EU). -
Policy Manager, Broadband Stakeholder GroupTechuk Dec 2005 - Oct 2007London, GbThe BSG is the UK Government's advisory forum for telecoms policy. As Policy Manager I coordinated the UK's cross-industry engagement in an EU Directive on online video content; drafted a self-regulatory industry code on online content information; and co-authored a major report on next generation broadband: Pipe Dreams. -
Policy ManagerThe Publishers Association Oct 2002 - Dec 2005London, Gb -
Editorial AssistantJessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd Jan 2002 - Oct 2002London, Gb -
Marketing AssistantOxford University Press Sep 2000 - Sep 2001Oxford, Gb
Vicky Read Education Details
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The University Of SheffieldEnglish Literature -
Oxford Brookes UniversityMa Publishing
Frequently Asked Questions about Vicky Read
What company does Vicky Read work for?
Vicky Read works for Chargeuk
What is Vicky Read's role at the current company?
Vicky Read's current role is CEO, ChargeUK - the voice of EV charging.
What schools did Vicky Read attend?
Vicky Read attended The University Of Sheffield, Oxford Brookes University.
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