Austin Morton
About Austin Morton
Austin Morton serves as the Head of Product at AmpUp, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in fleet electrification and sustainability, with a background in international relations and political science.
Work at AmpUp
Austin Morton has been serving as the Head of Product at AmpUp since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy within the company. His position is remote, allowing him to manage product initiatives effectively while collaborating with various teams across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Austin Morton earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, where he studied Business and Commerce from 2017 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Honors from American University, completed in 2009. His educational background supports his extensive experience in fleet electrification, energy, and sustainability.
Background
Austin Morton has over a decade of experience in product management, focusing on global programs in the energy and sustainability sectors. He has held various roles, including Lead Product Owner at MN8 Energy and Senior Manager of Product at WEX. His career includes significant positions in organizations such as Element Fleet Management and CLEAResult, where he specialized in EV infrastructure and building electrification.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role at AmpUp, Austin Morton worked in several key positions. He was the Lead Product Owner at MN8 Energy for five months and served as Senior Manager of Product at WEX. His experience also includes roles as Senior Product Manager and Solutions Architect Consultant, where he focused on electric vehicle (EV) and sustainability initiatives. He has contributed to various projects that emphasize energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Internships and Early Career
Austin Morton began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in sustainability and impact investing. He interned at The Nature Conservancy, focusing on agriculture and water markets, and served as an EDF Climate Corps Fellow in Portland, Oregon. These early roles helped shape his career trajectory in product management and sustainability.