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Executive Search for EV & Smart Mobility Platform Leaders

We help EV and mobility innovators hire the AI, data, and technology leaders they can’t afford to get wrong — from autonomous driving to global fleet platforms.

Where EV Meets AI: The Talent Challenge Powering Smart Mobility

Electric Vehicles (EVs) and smart mobility platforms are converging into one of the most disruptive shifts in transport. Startups and OEMs alike are integrating AI in mobility systems, building scalable EV infrastructure, and launching data-driven fleet services. But hiring the right technical and operational leaders is increasingly complex — requiring deep cross-domain fluency in AI, software, automotive engineering, and urban logistics. Lucent helps emerging mobility companies hiring at the intersection of autonomy, electrification, and platform scale.

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EV startups and scaleups designing the future of electric transport

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Companies building self-driving systems and sensor intelligence

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Urban and shared mobility platforms scaling operations across cities

Typical Searches in EV & Smart Mobility

VP of Engineering (EV Systems)

Head of Autonomous Software / Chief AI Officer

Director of Charging Infrastructure & Energy Strategy

Head of Data Science (Mobility Analytics)

VP of Product (Connected Vehicles)

Director of Fleet Technology

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Need help scoping your next critical role? We can help define it — not just fill it.

Why EV Talent Strategy Is a High-Stakes Game

  • AI complexity in autonomy, perception, and route optimization

  • Deep interdisciplinary needs: mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering

  • Capital-intensive scaling with urgent hiring timelines

  • High regulatory scrutiny and safety standards (FMVSS, UNECE, etc.)

  • Difficulty relocating talent to on-site R&D or manufacturing hubs

  • Extreme competition for battery, powertrain, and AI leadership

Expert Search at the Crossroads of AI, EV, and Mobility Scale

  • Active insights at the convergence of AI, electrification, and mobility

  • Rigorous 83-step Lucent Smart Search® process ensures precision and fit

  • Proven success in high-impact, hard-to-fill leadership roles

  • Fast, flexible, and global delivery tailored to growth-stage and scaling companies

Book a Discovery Call

Our expertise in mapping talent across tech sectors offers an invaluable advantage in securing the people poised to fuel your next stage of growth. To find out if we can help you secure talent for your team from specific markets, book a no-obligation 20-30 minute consultation call.

To me, Rebecca is more than just a recruiter; she's a valued business partner who assists me in locating, attracting, and recruiting top-notch candidates. Unlike your typical recruiter who simply relies on database searches, Rebecca employs a more comprehensive and systematic approach, yielding superior results. The candidates she provides consistently surpass the quality of those sourced by most other recruiters.

Rebecca goes above and beyond by actively promoting companies and roles to enhance visibility, incorporating innovative strategies like using videos to capture attention. The engagement level from candidates is exceptional, resulting in successful placements for key roles within rapidly growing companies facing significant challenges.

Matt Little, Chair and NED, Various High Growth Companies.
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