James Ellis

Senior Director, Utility Solutions
ChargePoint

James Ellis is the Senior Director of Utility Solutions for ChargePoint, the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network. In this role, James advises electric utilities and other key stakeholders on electric vehicle trends, market engagement and investment opportunities, and supports the development of policies and programs to accelerate the adoption of EVs and EV charging equipment and services. Prior to joining ChargePoint, James served as the Director of Electrification and Electric Vehicles for Pacific Gas and Electric Company with a focus on developing products and programs to support customer needs in the fastest growing EV market in the United States (US). During this time, James also served as a board member for the California Electric Transportation Coalition and the California Plug-In Vehicle Collaborative, working with government and industry stakeholders to identify and advocate for accelerated transportation electrification through incentives, infrastructure, education and outreach initiatives. James has also held additional leadership positions in the automotive and utility industries, including EV Regional Manager for Nissan North America in the Corporate Planning and Sales & Marketing organizations and Senior Manager for Transportation and Infrastructure in the Environment and Technology Innovation organization at the Tennessee Valley Authority, developing and implementing electrification programs and metrics, leading utility plug-in readiness activities and carbon reductions strategies.