VCHRGD appoints Craig Summers as its first Head of Partnerships
Posted by: electime 10th November 2026
EV charging technology company VCHRGD has appointed Craig Summers as its first Head of Partnerships, investing in dedicated leadership to support the relationships that continue to underpin its growth.
Craig brings more than 20 years’ experience across the UK energy sector, including commercial and partnership roles at So Energy, OVO, SSE and British Gas. His background spans EV charging, energy tariffs and low-carbon technologies, with a focus on developing partnerships that deliver commercial and customer growth.
At OVO, Craig helped scale its Charge Anytime proposition and charger portfolio, alongside driving across charger manufacturers and installation partnerships. His experience also includes growing So Energy’s EV charging proposition and working with Hive to develop its heat pump, solar and battery propositions within the wider British Gas group.
At VCHRGD, Craig will strengthen existing partnerships with brands such as So Energy, Carwow Leasey, Omoda, Jaecoo and Frasers Plus, while building new relationships across the energy, automotive, fleet and leasing sectors, as well as electrical wholesalers and installers.
The appointment follows a period in which VCHRGD reported 200% year-on-year growth, reached profitability and launched its direct-to-customer channel. The business is continuing to invest in people, connected charging technology, software and services.
Phil McDermott, Executive Chairman at VCHRGD, said:
“Partnerships have been central to how we’ve built VCHRGD and will remain central to how we grow. Creating this role gives us dedicated leadership to support those relationships and develop new opportunities.
“Craig understands both the energy and EV charging markets, and how to turn a partnership into something that works commercially and delivers for customers. That experience will be valuable as we help our partners make more of our charging technology and services.”
Alongside its EV charging proposition, Craig will engage partners with VCHRGD Cashback, which rewards eligible customers for enabling managed, flexible charging. This gives partners a further opportunity to support customers beyond choosing and installing a charger.
Craig Summers, Head of Partnerships at VCHRGD, said:
“What attracted me to VCHRGD was the combination of dependable charging technology, strong partner relationships and a clear ambition to keep improving the customer offer.
“My priority is to understand what our partners want to achieve and where we can help. Whether that means making home charging easier to arrange, supporting installers or introducing Cashback, there are practical opportunities to build propositions that customers value and partners can grow with.”
