
Irina Filippova
Chief Operating OfficerElectrada
Irina Filippova is a co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Electrada, LLC, an electric fuel company providing electric vehicle “charging as a service” to fleets and drivers across the United States. Electrada partners with fleets to expertly design and build a tailored and reliable long-term electric vehicle charging solution, covering all of the required investment upfront. Founded in 2019 by energy, mobility, and utility experts, Electrada is a BlackRock Real Assets portfolio company, focused on building and operating high-performance electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Over the course of two and a half decades, Irina has been driving transformational change in the energy sector as a strategic and operational leader. Working with BP’s executive leadership, Irina held strategy roles in upstream and downstream businesses, and in corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Transitioning from conventional to renewable energy portfolio, Irina led the launch of BP’s pioneering green energy innovation project Helios House in Los Angeles. She subsequently served on the founding management team of UK’s premier sustainability startup 2degrees, and as director of a solar portfolio investment firm Venetos in Switzerland. Most recently, Irina led senior leadership transformation in Kuwait’s oil sector. Irina holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management, is fluent in four languages, and has resided in six countries.
Irina Filippova’s Session(s):
9:45 am–10:45 am | Thursday, November 2, 2023
Steering Away from a Fuel-Dependent Past
Gain practical insights and step-by-step guidance on transitioning their fuel vehicles to electric, enabling a seamless and successful conversion. From assessing vehicle suitability and conducting charging infrastructure assessments to financial planning and employee engagement strategies, attendees will learn the specific actions required for a smooth transition. This session will cover important topics such as vehicle selection, charging infrastructure installation, understanding the total cost of ownership, accessing grants and incentives, and implementing effective fleet management practices to maximize the benefits of electrification.
Key Takeaways
- Planning and Infrastructure: Gain an understanding of the infrastructure requirements for electric vehicle adoption, including charging station installation, electrical upgrades, and planning for future growth.
- Financial Considerations: Learn about the financial aspects of transitioning to electric vehicles, such as evaluating total cost of ownership, incentives and grants, and exploring financing options to make the transition financially viable.
- Managing the Transition Process: Discover best practices for managing the transition from fuel vehicles to electric, including fleet assessment, employee engagement, training programs, and integrating electric vehicles into existing fleet management systems.