Catharine Brookes
About Catharine Brookes
Catharine Brookes is the Director of Account Management at EVgo, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in energy procurement and sustainability, with previous roles at Bright Power, Johnson Matthey, and other organizations.
Current Role at EVgo
Catharine Brookes serves as the Director of Account Management at EVgo, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing client relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of services. Prior to this, she worked as a Program Manager at EVgo starting in 2018. Her responsibilities include overseeing projects that enhance the company's operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Bright Power, Inc.
Before joining EVgo, Catharine Brookes worked at Bright Power, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. She began as an Energy Analyst for one year, where she analyzed energy usage and provided insights for efficiency improvements. She then advanced to the role of Energy Procurement Analyst for three years, focusing on energy procurement strategies in New York, NY.
Background in Corporate Sustainability
Catharine Brookes has a background in corporate sustainability, having worked as a Corporate Sustainability Assistant at Johnson Matthey for five months in 2011. She later served as the Group EHS Systems Coordinator at the same company for one year. Her work in these roles contributed to her expertise in environmental management and corporate social responsibility.
Education and Expertise
Catharine Brookes studied Environmental Studies and Economics at Connecticut College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree. She furthered her education at the University of Cape Town. She possesses certifications such as the National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and is a Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), highlighting her expertise in energy procurement and workplace safety standards.
Skills in Sustainability Reporting
Catharine Brookes is knowledgeable in Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Reporting, which emphasizes sustainability reporting and transparency. She also has expertise in ISO 26000 Social Responsibility and ISO 14001 Internal Audit, demonstrating her proficiency in environmental management systems and commitment to corporate social responsibility practices.