The board of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in Aotearoa, announced the appointment of two new board members, Anthony MacLean and Fabian Lloyd.
Board Chair Kirsten Corson says, “We are delighted to welcome Anthony MacLean (BoostAuto) and Fabian Lloyd (Fonterra) to the board. The added skills sets of Heavy transport, Commercial and OEM will add significant value. Our volunteer board work exceptionally hard and we feel fortunate to have Anthony and Fabian join us.”
About the New Officers
Anthony MacLean, Director at BoostAuto.
Anthony has extensive OEM experience in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas, having led the Vans team at Mercedes-Benz, and more recently was responsible for introducing the first truly affordable EV when he bought the MG brand back to life in locally. He also runs a micro mobility business and BoostAuto, an automotive consultancy working with local dealers, and distributors as well as emerging brands.
Fabian Lloyd, Decarbonisation Manager – National Transport & Logistics at Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited.
Fabian brings valuable, hands-on experience from playing a key role in Fonterra’s electrification of six milk tankers. He has strong relationships across the commercial and heavy transport ecosystem, and offers practical insight into the challenges and opportunities of decarbonising large fleets.
Reappointments
At Drive Electric’s AGM on 10 September 2025, the following incumbent officers were reappointed for two year terms: Kirsten Corson, Annette Azuma, Tim Calder, Eric Pellicer and Dennis Kelly.
At that meeting, outgoing board member Sam Steel and long-serving former events manager Hannah Henderson were awarded a Lifetime Membership of Drive Electric.
The new officers join the current board, which includes:
- Kirsten Corson
- Eric Pellicer
- Annette Azuma
- Richard Dellabarca
- Tim Calder
- Dennis Kelly
- Jenny Cresswell
- Moonis Vegdani
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