Fleet Electrification in Action: Real Strategies for Real Challenges

David leads EV Managed Charging at Siemens Canada, spearheading strategies that accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation. An Engineering graduate from McGill University, he brings decades of experience across the trucking and automotive sectors, with leadership roles at Cummins, Navistar, Fiat Chrysler, and Aperia Technologies. David’s expertise spans fleet electrification, advanced vehicle technologies, and operational transformation.  

At Siemens, he leverages this deep industry knowledge to shape innovative charging solutions and guide organizations through the challenges and opportunities of electrification—driving progress toward a cleaner, more connected future of mobility. 

Alan White has held key executive roles in technology companies developing renewable energy, transportation, industrial, and supply-chain solutions, successfully raising venture capital and establishing equity value. Currently, as the Global Head of Emerging Transportation Platforms for Siemens, he continues to drive eMobility, micro-grids, and sustainable energy innovations for commercial fleets. 

A recognized innovator, Alan holds patents in AI that have revolutionized smart grid technology. His strategic investments and advisory expertise have propelled advancements in these core sectors, marking him as a key contributor to technological progress across fleet, utility, automotive, and commercial sectors worldwide. 

Alan’s career trajectory includes pivotal roles at ENEL-X’s eMobility division and eMotorWerks, where he led business development and drove the sale of the company. His foundational work at Silicon Graphics was followed by impactful tenures as Co-founder of SupplyBase, Immersion Corp, Autodesk, and Daintree Networks, each culminating in successful exits or acquisitions. 

Holding a BS in Applied Mathematics & Economics from Union College, and an MS in Operations from the MIT Sloan School of Management, Alan serves as an Advisor for the UC-Berkeley SkyDeck Fund and Chemix Battery. He is on the Board of Directors for Buildee Energy, Angel-Aero and Candorful—a non-profit aiding military personnel transitions. 

Alan resides in California with his family. 

Kevin Kushman serves as Electrada’s CEO. Kevin’s 20+ years in the energy, technology and utility space includes CEO and CFO roles with energy tech software firms, such as Integral Analytics, Blue Pillar and Current Group, founding leadership of Cinergy Ventures corporate venture fund, and co- founder of CleanBridge Energy Partners. Energy technology firms led by Kevin have secured over $150 million in venture and private equity investment and have played instrumental roles in the transition of the energy markets and incumbents to embracing distributed, renewable, resilient, and optimized resources. Kevin is a frequent panelist and speaker on topics ranging from fleet electrification to distributed energy and microgrids. Kevin received a B.A. in economics from Miami University and an MBA from Xavier University.

Curtis Leishman is the Manager of the Grid Edge Solutions group at Alectra Utilities, based out of the Green Energy & Technology Centre (GRE&T). With more than 14 years of experience in the energy sector, Curtis has led transformative work across energy conservation, eMobility, and grid-edge innovation. He currently oversees strategic initiatives in multi-residential charging, fleet electrification, and transit electrification, helping shape the future of sustainable urban infrastructure.