Amplifying Clean Transportation Networks with Maryline Daviaud Lewett | Conversations in Cleantech | Season three, Episode four

In the latest episode of the Conversations in Cleantech podcast, we are joined by Maryline Daviaud Lewett, Director of Business Development and Transformative Technologies at Black & Veatch.  Maryline's climb into cleantech could be described as somewhat unconventional. Maryline originally set out to pursue a career in journalism in her native France before she made the move across the pond. An early adopter of clean technologies, Maryline followed her passion and started her cleantech journey in the US, studying for an MBA in Sustainability Management, which led her into a career in which she could live her purpose.  Since then Maryline has held a number of positions across a broad number of specialisms in the sector which has culminated in her latest role looking after the clean transportation area at Black & Veatch. In this varied role, Maryline is playing her part in accelerating the adoption of future mobility innovations by working with cross-functional partners to ensure the infrastructure is in place to support the EV revolution.  During this insightful discussion, Maryline shares her thoughts on the challenging road ahead to make our transportation networks cleaner and greener - from supply chain hurdles to difficulties converting fleets to electric, whilst highlighting the incredible steps which have been already made and the pioneers who never waver in their commitment to finding solutions.   Hosted by Ben Sparks, Vice President of Brightsmith, this conversation in cleantech takes a deep dive into the career of a clean transportation industry veteran to offer you pearls of wisdom to adopt into your own career.    Timestamped guide: 01:04 - Introduction to Maryline  05:36 - What attracted you to initially pursue a career in journalism? 06:58 - Could you tell us more about your current role in clean transportation? 09:38 - The US EV market compared to the European EV market  11:17 - What are the big events which are going to change the race to Net Zero? 13:53 - What are the events in your career which have allowed you to live your purpose? 17:54 - What are some of the big challenges you have faced within the industry? 20:50 - What drives you when you face complex challenges? 23:57 - What moments have been stretch moments in your career? 25:34 - What is on the horizon for the EV sector in the next five years? 29:02 - What would be your token of wisdom for anyone looking to enter the sector?   Connect with your host Ben Sparks on LinkedIn.  Find your guest, Maryline Daviaud Lewett on LinkedIn.  Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.  This is a Loaded Hype production.