Elena Nikonova is a high-ranking executive with vast experience in developing and implementing go-to-market, growth, and commercial strategies, particularly in the renewables, clean mobility, and infrastructure sectors. Elena's remarkable leadership was evidenced as the former Chief Strategy Officer at a prominent EV charging public network backed by BOLT, a mobility unicorn. There, she spearheaded international growth and expansion throughout Europe and played a key role in raising funds during a Series A round. Having led Global Partnerships at energy multinationals such as Shell Recharge and ENGIE (EVBox), she promoted global electrification programs for Fortune-500 companies. Elena carries a solid foundation as an ex-strategy consultant and is a Ph.D holder in Applied Mathematics from University College Dublin. Elena embodies the spirit of global citizenship, having lived in five countries and traveled to over 75. She fluently speaks English, Dutch, Russian, and Spanish. With her impressive track record and diverse skills, Elena makes valuable connections globally and respects the purpose of LinkedIn as a platform for professional networking.