Speakers 2023

Chris joined Cenex in early 2018 leading Cenex’ activities relating to energy and infrastructure for transport. This includes innovative R&D projects in areas such as vehicle-to-grid, wireless charging and microgrids as well as strategic and technical consultancy. He is a Chartered Engineer and member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) with a background in the energy and utilities industry. Chris has had a varied career, also working in areas such as tidal/wave generation, virtual power plants, energy storage and smart homes; and he is passionate about reducing emissions relating to energy and transport.

Graham is Director, Supply Chain and Technology within the Automotive department at S&P Global Mobility. He leads and manages the global research practice for Propulsion, Battery, Charging and Thermal Systems component forecasting, comprising fifteen analysts based in major automotive markets.

Previously employed within Engineering, Graham has 10 years’ experience in Powertrain Development and Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) having previously worked for Ricardo, Bentley Motors and Jaguar Land Rover. He joined IHS Markit in 2016. IHS Markit merged with S&P Global in March 2022.

Graham graduated from Loughborough University in the UK with a Master’s Degree in Automotive Engineering and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.