As our region accelerates toward a zero-emissions future, WoZEV+ ensures that women and gender-diverse professionals are not just participants - but leaders - in this transformation. We represent a broad and growing community of experts working in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, policy, investment, fleets, manufacturing, research, and adjacent industries.
WoZEV+ connects, amplifies, and empowers its members through events, professional development, visibility platforms, and targeted advocacy. Our flagship initiative - the WoZEV+ Speakers Guide - has already transformed industry engagement by making it easier than ever for conferences, media, and organisations to find and feature diverse voices. Since its launch, it has been used by major industry forums and continues to grow in both reach and impact.
Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a clean transport future by advancing gender equity and representation across Australia and New Zealand’s zero-emission vehicle sectors.
We do this by:
“The WoZEV network helps to ensure women that are passionate about sustainable transport feel supported and stay in the sector.
A diverse workforce is essential for addressing future skills and meeting the needs of a growing EV industry.”
Kirsten Corson, Chair
Drive Electric, New Zealand
“Women's participation in the electric vehicle industry is crucial for fostering diversity and inclusivity, bringing diverse perspectives and ideas to the forefront of innovation.
By actively involving women in this rapidly growing sector, we ensure a more balanced workforce that can address a broader range of consumer needs and preferences. “
Paul Illmer, VP Business Development,
Volvo Group Australia
Alex has been working in the electric vehicle industry in Australia since 2019. Currently, she is leading IKEA’s zero emission delivery strategy – with a target of 100% by 2025. IKEA’s ambitious target aims to reduce transport emissions for truck deliveries for a people and planet positive future.
Prior to this, she was Policy Manager at the Electric Vehicle Council advising government, the EV sector, and the broader sustainability sector on electric vehicle policy, with a focus on commercial fleets and heavy vehicles. During this time, Alex co-authored the EVC/ATA report Electric trucks: keeping shelves stocked in a net-zero world.
Dr Alina Dini is a recognised leader at the intersection of energy, mobility, and climate. As Head of Energy & Infrastructure at the Electric Vehicle Council, she drives national efforts to accelerate zero-emission transport through policy, advocacy, and industry engagement.
Alina’s career includes launching Tesla’s $2B credit trading program, founding the award-winning start-up Whirl, and authoring some of the Asia Pacific’s earliest work on EV policy and consumer energy adoption. A trusted advisor and TEDx speaker, she brings deep expertise and a passion for making clean technology accessible and impactful.
Liz has worked in the transport and energy sectors for over 30 years. Prior to founding Retyna in mid-2018, she was the General Manager Transport at the New Zealand Government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EECA). She led EECA’s Electric Vehicle Programme including the design and implementation of the Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund and the EV Information Programme.
A Fellow of Engineering New Zealand, Liz is also CharIN Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand and has previously been a Director of ChargeNet NZ Ltd, New Zealand’s leading Charge Point Operator.
Natalie is a clean energy and transport specialist with a focus on policy, markets, and technology. As a Senior Analyst at Wood Mackenzie, she leads research on solar and battery storage markets across Australia and New Zealand, providing insights into deployment trends, regulatory developments, and supply chain and market dynamics.
Previously, Natalie was Chief of Staff and Senior Manager – Policy at the Electric Vehicle Council, where she played a key role in advancing national EV policy and industry collaboration. With experience spanning the EV sector and financial services, she brings a strong track record in policy strategy, analysis, and industry engagement.
We proudly partner with organisations that recognise the value of inclusive leadership in ensuring an equitable transition. The sponsors listed below are industry leaders who share our commitment to advancing gender equity and accelerating the zero-emissions future across Australia and New Zealand.
