159: Fiona Howarth | Octopus EV

Paul and John sit down with Fiona Howarth, founder of Octopus Electric Vehicles and part of the Octopus Energy Group, for a wide-ranging conversation that spans electric mobility, leadership, and the importance of living in the present.

Fiona reflects on:

- Building and scaling Octopus EV from concept to leasing hundreds of millions of pounds in vehicles.
- Taking a transformative sabbatical to reconnect with her children, explore philosophy, and embrace “treasure time.”
- How thinking differently—questioning societal “rules” and activating her creative side shapes innovation in EVs and beyond.
- Leading with human connection, cultivating teams like a “dry stone wall,” and helping people discover their superpowers.
- Earthset and Stellar Set, her initiatives fostering collaboration and leadership for a sustainable future.
- Insights from Davos, battery circularity, and why the UK underestimates the personal benefits of green tech.

Fiona Howarth (LinkedIn)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-howarth/

Fiona’s Previous episode
https://www.evcafe.org/podcast-episodes/fiona-howarth-how-she-survives-her-toughest-moments

Octopus EV
https://octopusev.com