Meet The Team

Find out more about the talent behind the technology

Voltempo’s leadership drive the mission to decarbonise commercial transport through electric freight solutions. Bringing deep technical and operational experience, and a shared vision to build a cleaner, efficient future.

Simon Smith

Simon Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Simon leads Voltempo’s commercial strategy and scaling of the HyperCharger network. With 25+ years in energy and infrastructure,  Simon specialises in growing high-performance businesses, delivering operational transformation, and expanding market impact in technology and clean mobility sectors.

David-Garman

David Garman

Chairman

David brings 35 years of executive experience and 15+ years as Chairman, NED and advisor. With a strong logistics background at TDG, Menzies and Speedy, he supports Voltempo’s scale-up, governance and strategic growth in critical charging infrastructure.

Rupert Lyle

Rupert Lyle

Non Executive Director

Non-Executive Director at Voltempo with extensive experience in high-growth investments, including 3i and Barclays Ventures. Well-connected across the UK entrepreneurial and investor community, Rupert brings deep expertise and strategic insight, providing confidence and guidance to founders and stakeholders alike.
Benjamin Didier

Benjamin Didier

Chief Financial Officer

With extensive experience across finance, operations and commercial leadership. Ben oversees financial strategy, governance and investment planning, providing the insight and discipline that underpin Voltempo’s expansion as it rolls out the UK’s largest eHGV charging network under eFREIGHT 2030.

Simon Smith

Simon Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Simon leads Voltempo’s commercial strategy and scaling of the HyperCharger network. With 25+ years in energy and infrastructure,  Simon specialises in growing high-performance businesses, delivering operational transformation, and expanding market impact in technology and clean mobility sectors.

David-Garman

David Garman

Chairman

David brings 35 years of executive experience and 15+ years as Chairman, NED and advisor. With a strong logistics background at TDG, Menzies and Speedy, he supports Voltempo’s scale-up, governance and strategic growth in critical charging infrastructure.

Rupert Lyle

Rupert Lyle

Non Executive Director

Non-Executive Director at Voltempo with extensive experience in high-growth investments, including 3i and Barclays Ventures. Well-connected across the UK entrepreneurial and investor community, Rupert brings deep expertise and strategic insight, providing confidence and guidance to founders and stakeholders alike.
Benjamin Didier

Benjamin Didier

Chief Financial Officer

With extensive experience across finance, operations and commercial leadership. Ben oversees financial strategy, governance and investment planning, providing the insight and discipline that underpin Voltempo’s expansion as it rolls out the UK’s largest eHGV charging network under eFREIGHT 2030.

John Fox

Chief Operations Officer

Chief Operations Officer and a Chartered Engineer with 20+ years’ experience in mobility, energy and advanced engineering. John excels at turning complex technologies into scalable solutions, leading operational delivery as Voltempo deploys HyperCharger infrastructure nationwide.

Michael Boxwell

Founder & Corporate Development Officer

Inventor of the HyperCharger and Voltempo’s Founder, Michael now leads corporate development, shaping product innovation, strategic partnerships and government engagement. With deep expertise in EV systems and clean mobility, he drives long-term vision and alignment across Voltempo’s national and international growth strategy.

Paul Jordan

Chief Commercial Officer

Responsible for driving Voltempo’s commercial strategy and customer partnerships. Paul leads market development for the HyperCharger and eHGV infrastructure solutions; ensuring strong commercial execution and supporting fleets, investors and operators as the company scales zero-emission road freight across the UK.

Andrew King

Head of PMO

Johannes Botha

Head of Manufacturing and Services

Jonathan Green

Tendering and Programmes Manager

Daniel Waters​

Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

Kishan Jandu

Head of Product Design

Udochukwu Umeh

HR Business Partner

Jaynie Smith

Marketing Manager

Neil Durno

Director of Market Developments

James Garman

Business Development Manager