Mark Smit

Director, Energy Policy & Business Development at Mysa

Mark Smit has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Mark currently holds the role of Director, Energy Policy & Business Development at Mysa since July 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Director, Market Development at Shell Recharge from October 2019 to June 2022.

Before their role at Shell Recharge, Mark worked as the Director, Corporate Communications at Greenlots, a global leader in electric vehicle charging and energy management software and solutions. Mark joined Greenlots during the company's Series B fundraising round and played a key role in its acquisition by Royal Dutch Shell. Mark reported directly to the CEO and was in this position from August 2018 to October 2019.

Mark also has experience in the non-profit sector, having served as the Senior Director, Development at Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) from January 2017 to April 2018. Prior to that, they held the roles of Director, Development and Manager, Membership Operations at AEE. In these positions, they contributed to the organization's revenue growth and played a crucial role in developing the membership program and revenue strategy.

Additionally, Mark has worked as an Advisor at Resource Innovation Institute from January 2017 to March 2018. Mark also gained experience as a Consultant at Labarr & Associates, specializing in membership sales and fundraising solutions for trade associations, from July 2010 to February 2012.

Earlier in their career, Mark worked as an Associate at Rasky Partners, a Media Analyst at the Center for American Progress, and in the International Program at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Mark began their professional journey as an Intern at the Marijuana Policy Project.

Overall, Mark Smit has an extensive background in energy policy, market development, corporate communications, and non-profit development.

Mark Smit has a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in International Relations from the University of Amsterdam. Mark also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Philosophy from Westmont College. Additionally, they participated in a Study Abroad Semester at LCC International University in Lithuania, although the specific field of study for this program is not mentioned.

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