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Kirsten Corson

Chair

Drive Electric

Kirsten Corson is a seasoned leader in sustainable mobility and electric vehicle infrastructure, with over a decade of experience building cleantech ventures and driving transport electrification across New Zealand.

As Board Chair of Drive Electric, New Zealand’s primary electric vehicle advocacy organisation, Kirsten leads strategic initiatives to accelerate EV adoption and charging infrastructure development nationwide.

Kirsten brings deep expertise in regulatory compliance, strategic partnerships, public-private collaboration, and the commercialisation of sustainability-focused ventures. Her hands-on experience deploying EV infrastructure and building transport businesses gives her unique insight into both the policy landscape and on-the-ground realities of New Zealand’s electrification journey.

When not advancing the electric transport revolution, she enjoys tennis, hockey, and gardening.

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