Lars Peters
About Lars Peters
Lars Peters is a Senior Director of Business Development at EVgo, specializing in utilities and public agencies. He has over a decade of experience in leadership roles within technology companies, with a focus on strategic business development and partnerships in the electric vehicle sector.
Current Role at EVgo
Lars Peters serves as the Senior Director of Business Development for Utilities and Public Agencies at EVgo. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the electric vehicle charging sector. His role involves expanding partnerships with utilities and public agencies, which enhances EVgo's network reach and service offerings.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Lars Peters worked at Cisco in various capacities from 2010 to 2015. He initially served as Senior Manager for a year before becoming the Director of Corporate Strategy for one year in 2012. Following this, he took on the role of Director, Global Service Provider Sales for two years until 2015. His tenure at Cisco involved strategic planning and sales management within the technology sector.
Professional Background in Business Development
Lars Peters has over a decade of experience in leadership roles within fast-growing technology companies. His focus has been on strategic business development and team building. Prior to his current role, he served as Executive Vice President for North America at Hippo, a BloomReach company, from 2008 to 2010, and as a Senior Advisor on Zero Emission Vehicles for the City and County of San Francisco from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Qualifications
Lars Peters holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Business, where he completed an accelerated one-year program with a BCG scholarship focusing on Technology Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Non-Market Strategies. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Amsterdam, specializing in International Environmental and Urban & Regional Economics.
Experience at The Boston Consulting Group
Lars Peters worked at The Boston Consulting Group from 2003 to 2008, where he held various roles including Consultant, Senior Associate, and Project Leader. His experience included working in Amsterdam, Boston, and Madrid, where he contributed to strategic consulting projects that informed business growth and innovation.