Richard Hackforth-Jones is an experienced professional in the field of electrification and mobility, currently serving as the Director of Product for Smart Charge at Sainsbury's. Previously, Richard held pivotal roles such as Head of Charging Digital Strategy at JLR and Head of Charging & Electrification at Jaguar. Richard's career includes significant contributions at KPMG UK as Associate Director in Mobility 2030 and E-mobility Strategy Manager, as well as leadership positions at Accenture, where Richard was the eMobility UK Lead and Electric Vehicle Scrum Master. Richard's academic background includes a degree in Politics, Philosophy & Economics from the University of York, complemented by further education at Canterbury Christ Church University.