ZeroMission’s Board of Directors: Expert Leaders in Business, Automotive, Technology, and Investing

  • ZeroMission Leah O'Dwyer Co Founder

    Leah O'Dwyer

    Co-Founder

    Leah has over 15 years of experience in the EV industry, having worked at Siemens Energy, Siemens Mobility, and ChargePoint. She has established international business units in electromobility and developed innovative technologies and business models for passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles.

  • ZeroMission Christopher Burghardt

    Christopher Burghardt

    Chairman of the Board

    Chairman Christopher Burghardt is an experienced entrepreneur and C-suite executive. He serves as an independent advisor and board member in energy, mobility, and climate tech. He is also on EVIQ's board, an EV charging infrastructure company backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

  • ZeroMission Manuel Heckmann

    Manuel Heckmann

    Venture Partner, Greencode

    Manuel is an experienced entrepreneur and impact investor focused on green mobility and deep tech. With a vast European network, he contributes to various startup accelerators. Recently, he led EcoG's growth, an IoT platform for EV charging in Europe, and has founded four successful ventures.

  • ZeroMission Amy Neale Delta

    Amy Neale

    Partner, Delta Partners

    Amy Neale is General Partner at Delta Partners, supporting entrepreneurs and investing in seed-stage startups across multiple sectors. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President at Mastercard, leading a global team focused on fintech products and solutions, including the award-winning Start Path program.

  • ZeroMission Dr Roman Dudenhausen Con Energy

    Dr. Roman Dudenhausen

    CEO con|energy

    Dr. Roman Dudenhausen, CEO of con|energy ag, is an expert in energy and electromobility since 1996. He founded con|energy and energy|gate, a key industry information provider. In 2001, he launched E-world, Europe's largest energy trade fair, and started over 10 companies in consulting, IT, & energy services.

  • ZeroMission Dr. Frank Reinjes Daimler

    Dr. Frank Reintjes

    Board Advisor

    Dr. Frank Reintjes is a former C-level executive in the automotive industry, now an Investor, Board Director, and Advisor at McKinsey & Company. With over 25 years of experience at Daimler, he has expertise in zero-emission mobility and innovative technologies, and holds a diploma and PhD in business administration.

  • ZeroMission Felix Krause Vireo Ventures

    Felix Krause

    Board Advisor

    Felix, an active business angel at Vireo Ventures, supports pre-seed and seed companies through coaching in business model development and financing. Previously, he was an investment partner at innogy Ventures, establishing its Berlin office and managing investments in various sectors across multiple regions.

  • ZeroMission Elaine Hill CFO

    Elaine Hill

    Board Secretary

    Elaine Hill, CFO of ZeroMission and Secretary of the Board, has over a decade of experience as an FD and CFO for dynamic startups and SMEs. Passionate about growth, she adeptly navigates strategy, revenue enhancement, and operations, understanding the complex challenges Fleet Managers face daily.