Voltempo has appointed Simon Smith as CEO to lead the next stage of growth and delivery of its eFREIGHT 2030 project, which aims to build the UK’s largest depot-based electric HGV charging network.

The move comes as the Birmingham-based firm begins series production of its Megawatt Charging System HyperCharger, a key step in scaling ultra-fast charging for heavy freight.

Founder Michael Boxwell will move into a corporate development officer role focused on innovation, partnerships and policy engagement, while John Fox has joined as COO, bringing deep engineering and clean-mobility experience from Indra Renewable Technologies, Rolls-Royce and GE Aviation.

The refreshed leadership team is designed to accelerate commercial rollout in the UK and support international expansion in zero-emission transport infrastructure.