Global commercial eMobility innovators SEA Electric have signed EV industry leader Bill Williams to the position of Vice President of Sales.
Williams brings to the role 25 years of experience in the sector via a range of executive positions, providing him with a unique insight as the market rapidly expands.
“It’s fantastic to have Bill join us as SEA Electric takes the next steps in our rapid growth across the globe,” said Tony Fairweather, Founder and CEO, SEA Electric.
“His passion and insight into the development of the EV movement have made him a trusted spokesperson in the industry, and have earned him the title of “The EVangelist”.
“Bill has previously presented at the Pentagon, to the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Energy, while also sitting on the Electric School Bus Steering Committee, among a range of positions that make him a highly valuable addition to the team as we move forward.”
Previous to serving as the Executive Vice President at EV specialists Endera, Williams was the Director of Commercial Sales at Proterra, Inc., focusing on commuter shuttle and transportation solutions for airports, universities and major corporations.
In that role, he was responsible for growing the business’s airport deployments to include JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose Airports, as well as at Harvard University, the University of Georgia, and the full bus fleet electrification at Alabama A&M.
Prior to joining Proterra, Williams spent six years working on a range of EV infrastructure and smart city projects, with a highlight being when he convinced Elon Musk and the SpaceX team to install 30 level-one chargers in that company’s parking structure.
SEA Electric will now benefit from Mr. Williams expertise and skillset.
“I’m thrilled to join the team at SEA Electric. After working in the industry from charging equipment, battery design, to complete vehicle manufacturing, the electric drive train is truly what will move successful EV Adoption for the truck and school bus fleets around the globe,” said Bill Williams, VP of Sales, SEA Electric.
“SEA Electric has one of the most efficient solutions for existing vehicles and new ones to be electrified!”
Founded in Australia in 2012, but now headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, SEA Electric has gained traction the world over with its proprietary SEA-Drive® power-system, a proven solution for a wide range of commercial transport applications.
Offering market-leading performance, efficiency and value for money, the system has found favour for adoption in truck, bus and van platforms.
