AutoMobility L.A. Increases EV Content
L.A. Auto Show appoints CEO and President of Electrify America, Giovanni Palazzo, to its advisory board.
The Los Angeles Auto Show (L.A. Auto Show) has appointed Giovanni Palazzo to serve on the advisory board for AutoMobility L.A., the press and trade days that precede the consumer show. Palazzo is CEO and President of Electrify America, a leader in DC fast charging for electric vehicles (EV).
AutoMobility L.A. will bring industry and media professionals together November 18 to 21, 2019, at the L.A. Convention Center. L.A. Auto Show follows and will welcome the general public from November 22 to December 1.
Prior to leading Electrify America, Palazzo spent seven years working at Volkswagen AG. While at Volkswagen, he most recently served as the head of e-mobility strategy, leading all relevant group e-mobility activities on a global scale. Palazzo possesses a solid background in electric mobility and infrastructure after having held several key positions across sales, product, marketing, and communications. His unique point of view will be instrumental in shaping the show’s increased EV-focused programming and content.
“Electric vehicles are on the verge of tremendous growth in the U.S.,” said Palazzo. “With the next generation of EVs featuring faster charging speeds, we need to be focused on the development of a comprehensive, open, and ultra-fast charging network. I am delighted to join an advisory board that brings together mobility stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities the industry faces.”
Comprised of a diverse mix of experts, AutoMobility L.A.’s advisory board members reflect the rapidly changing automotive industry. Board members provide valuable insight and assist in determining the direction of the show on an annual basis. AutoMobility L.A. will feature vehicle debuts, its signature hackathon, an automotive startup competition, and its award-winning mobility conference where experts from companies such as Amazon Alexa Auto, BMW Group, Google, Lyft, Panasonic, Volvo, and Waymo have taken the stage.
“The addition of Giovanni to AutoMobility L.A.’s advisory board is significant as electrification continues to transform the automotive industry,” said Lisa Kaz, CEO of the L.A. Auto Show and AutoMobility L.A. “Electrification is not just a trend, but a key pillar of how we as consumers get from point A to B in the future.”
Palazzo’s appointment comes on the heels of several additions to AutoMobility L.A.’s advisory board. New members include Danny Stillion, partner and executive design director at IDEO; Kerry Lebel, head of marketing for Amazon Alexa Automotive; Manny Lopez, lead analyst of the Mobility Group at General Motors; and Mike Dosenbach, Digital Hub lead and senior engineering manager at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.
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