Mark Gilbert retired as Managing Director of BMW Group NZ in 2012. He has nearly 30 years automotive industry experience, working in both New Zealand and Asia for international companies Volvo and the BMW Group.
Mark has previously been an Executive Member of the NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development (now the Sustainable Business Council), and President of NZ Motor Industry Association Inc.
He has been active in driving the mainstreaming and adoption of EV’s in Aotearoa New Zealand, leading Not-for-Profit Drive Electric Inc., for 11 years between 2012 to 2023. In December 2023 Mark retired from from the Drive Electric Board and became a life member.
Mark continues to work in non-executive Director and/or Chair roles. He is still interested in the continued uptake of EVs and is keeping an eye on the implementation of charging infrastructure.
