DRIVECO, a French leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, announces the nomination of Gautier Chatelus as Executive Director. With over 30 years of experience in the energy and mobility sectors, he joins DRIVECO’s Executive Committee to lead a new, ambitious growth phase across Europe.
“The arrival of Gautier marks a strategic turning point for DRIVECO. His expertise in managing large-scale projects, financing, and industrial partnerships will catalyze our mission to make electric mobility accessible to everyone, said Ion Leahu-Aluas, CEO of DRIVECO. We are committed to accelerating the energy transition and strengthening our leadership position by offering the fastest, most reliable, and environmentally friendly charging experience on the market.”
In his new role, Gautier Chatelus will be tasked with developing major strategic projects, particularly through key partnerships aimed at accelerating DRIVECO’s expansion in Europe. He will play a crucial role in strengthening relationships with industrial partners, shareholders, and customers, thereby meeting the growing demand for fast-charging infrastructure.
“I am honored to join DRIVECO at such a decisive time for the electric vehicle industry in Europe, said Gautier Chatelus. I fully share DRIVECO’s vision for greener and more innovative mobility. My goal is to actively contribute to the company’s expansion by providing eco-friendly charging solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners.”
Biography
A graduate of the École Polytechnique, Gautier Chatelus has over 30 years of experience in the energy and mobility sectors. He has held strategic positions in both the public and private sectors in France, Europe, and internationally, including roles within the Ministries of Ecology and Finance, as well as at TotalEnergies. Over the past 15 years, as Deputy Director of the Infrastructure and Mobility department at Banque des Territoires (Caisse des Dépôts), he structured major investments in transport and energy infrastructure totaling over 2 billion euros. He has also successfully led decarbonization and transformation initiatives in the mobility sector, with a particular focus on financing and deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
