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Executive Search for EV & Smart Mobility Platform Leaders

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

What’s Changing in EV & Smart Mobility Platforms?

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 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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Designing and scaling next-gen electric vehicles

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AI-first players redefining how cities move

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Global teams building cleaner, smarter transport

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)

Safety & Regulatory Compliance Lead

Director of Fleet Technology & Ops

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

Why Is Hiring in EV & Smart Mobility So Complex?

  • Few leaders blend automotive, AI, and mobility platform expertise

  • Intense global competition for top-tier battery, software, and autonomy talent

  • Cross-functional roles demand understanding of safety, UX, and data

  • Urban deployment, charging networks, and infrastructure scale-up add complexity

  • EV startups face capital pressures — hiring must de-risk product and market launches

Why Clients Choose Lucent

  • Unmatched insight at the convergence of AI, electrification, and mobility

  • Rigorous 83-step 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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