Ashley Horvat
Ashley Horvat
Ashley Horvat is a highly accomplished energy and e-mobility industry executive with over twelve years of experience in the public and private sectors. Throughout her career, Horvat has been a fervent advocate for electrifying transportation and has played an integral role in expanding the electric vehicle market. Her work is situated at the intersection of energy, transportation, technology, and policy, and her keen ability to identify and utilize the sweet spot where big ideas and implementation converge make her a highly sought-after expert in her field.
As the co-founder of Women of EVs, Horvat is committed to elevating women in the EV industry to increase knowledge, expertise, and diversity of thought in this critical sector. Her skills encompass E-mobility, Energy, Transportation, New Energies, Market Development, Strategy, Startups, External Relations, Public-Private Partnerships, Advocacy, EV Charging network deployment, Business Models, International Relations, Global EV Policy, Project Financing, Energy As A Service, Boards, Electric Fleets, Marketing, Campaigns, Public Relations & Communications, Energy Infrastructure, Keynote Speaking, Utilities, State, Local & Federal regulatory and Stakeholder Engagement, Management, Sustainable Business, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Renewable Energy, and Energy Policy. She graduated summa cum laude with a BA in American Public Policy and Environmental Studies from Western Michigan University.
Horvat has held various leadership positions at prestigious organizations, including Vice President of eMobility, North America at Schneider Electric, Vice President of Auto OEMs at Greenlots, Vice President of Public and Private Partnerships at Greenlots, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Recargo, Inc., and State of Oregon Chief EV Officer. As a result, Horvat's skills and expertise are highly diverse, and she has worked on numerous groundbreaking projects, including building the nation's first statewide fast charging network and shaping smart communities.