Gareth Evans
About Gareth Evans
Gareth Evans serves as the Director of Strategy and Business Development EMEA at HAAS Alert, where he focuses on enhancing road safety through connected vehicle data. He has extensive experience in strategic partnerships and business development across various sectors, including emergency services and fleet telematics.
Current Role at HAAS Alert
Gareth Evans serves as the Director of Strategy and Business Development EMEA at HAAS Alert since 2023. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's Safety Cloud® network across Europe, emphasizing vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solutions. His responsibilities include developing strategic visions for sales and marketing efforts tailored to the European market.
Previous Experience at Wejo
Gareth Evans held multiple positions at Wejo, including Strategic Partnership Manager and VP of Sales for the Public Sector. He worked as a Strategic Partnership Manager from 2019 to 2020 and then transitioned to Senior Business Development Manager for a brief period in 2020. His role as VP of Sales lasted from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to the company's growth in the public sector.
Education and Expertise
Gareth Evans studied at the University of Chester, where he earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences between 2006 and 2014. His academic background supports his expertise in building strategic visions for sales and technology, particularly in the context of fleet telematics and integrated intelligent transportation systems (ITS) solutions.
Background in Human Performance and Sports Management
Before his current roles, Gareth Evans founded Elite Potential, where he served as Director and Head of Human Performance from 2009 to 2015. He also worked as Head of Rugby at the University of Chester for seven years, from 2008 to 2015. His experience in sports management complements his strategic and business development skills.
Focus on Road Safety Initiatives
Gareth Evans has developed strategic partnerships with emergency services, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and government agencies to enhance road safety through connected vehicle data. His specialization in connecting emergency service fleets with drivers aims to improve safety for all road users.