During my seven years at Reuters I dove into corporate strategy across a range of industries, including real estate, insurance, consumer goods, industrials and chemicals. I analyzed thousands of data points, investigated legal, investment and M&A strategies, dissected earnings statements and picked the brains of executives at some of the world’s largest companies.
But I am most proud of my work covering the monumental transformation of the global auto and transportation industry towards an electric, zero-emissions future. I analyzed efforts to decarbonize the sprawling automotive supply chain, satisfy the growing need for battery raw materials, and build out effective EV charging networks - all while remaining commercially viable and cost-competitive.
Talking to Fortune-500 executives, startup founders, investors, researchers and regulators allowed me to gain a comprehensive perspective on some of the most complex environmental challenges.
Below is a selection of my favorite stories.
Research & Journalism
How Chinese EV companies use rental car companies to enter Western markets
U.S. and European rental car agencies are developing their EV strategy - but they lack crucial supply in battery-powered vehicles. Chinese manufacturers stand at the ready and have rediscovered an old playbook by other Asian manufacturers to gain a foothold in the West.
Electric bus maker BYD exposes China complications in Biden climate push
Chinese EV maker BYD commands a large share of the U.S. electric bus market. The U.S. government wants to boost EV bus sales, but BYD is a thorn in the side of the Biden administration, which wants to reduce the influence of what it considers a Chinese government controlled company.