Voltempo appoints Smith as CEO

British clean-tech company Voltempo has appointed Simon Smith as its new chief executive Officer (CEO). 

Voltempo is pioneering ultra-fast EV charging for heavy goods vehicles.

His appointment marks a new phase in the growth of Voltempo and the roll-out of the UK’s largest depot-based eHGV infrastructure network under the eFREIGHT 2030 project.

The appointment follows the start of series production of a Megawatt Charging System (MCS), the Voltempo HyperCharger.

Voltempo founder Michael Boxwell, takes on a new role as corporate development officer. He will continue to shape Voltempo’s future through product innovation, strategic partnerships, and engagement with government stakeholders and transport ecosystem partners.

Simon Smith brings experience in EV charging, energy strategy and high-growth leadership in both private equity-backed and PLC environments. Most recently, as an executive committee member at InstaVolt, he played a key role in one  infrastructure roll-outs and led the company’s commercial scale-up. 

“Voltempo is entering an exciting and dynamic new phase,” said Smith. “I’m looking forward to driving the next stage of growth and ensuring our technology is deployed in a way that meets the day-to-day realities of commercial vehicle operations. Our goal is clear: create robust, financeable infrastructure that improves efficiency for fleets and accelerates the transition to zero-emission HGVs across the UK.”

Joining Simon Smith and Michael Boxwell on Voltempo’s leadership team is John Fox, who has been appointed as chief operating officer. A chartered engineer with over 20 years’ experience across mobility, energy and innovation, Boxwell was previously chief technology Officer at Indra Renewable Technologies, where he led the company’s award-winning technology team. He has also held senior engineering roles at Rolls-Royce and GE Aviation, bringing extensive technical expertise and a strong track record of turning complex, advanced engineering concepts into scalable, real-world solutions.

Paul Jordan continues as chief commercial officer and Benjamin Didier as chief financial officer.

Michael Boxwell said: “Simon’s appointment marks a decisive moment for Voltempo. As we accelerate the roll-out of the UK’s largest eHGV charging network through eFREIGHT 2030, his leadership and commercial experience will be instrumental in delivering our clean-tech solutions on a national and international scale. Together, with John, Paul and Benjamin, we have a leadership team in place ready to deliver the step change the industry has been waiting for.”