{"id":83479,"date":"2025-09-03T08:59:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83479"},"modified":"2025-09-03T08:59:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:59:22","slug":"plugn-drive-welcomes-chad-yee-as-director-strategic-initiatives-and-public-affairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83479","title":{"rendered":"Plug\u2019n Drive Welcomes Chad Yee as Director, Strategic Initiatives and Public Affairs &#8211; Plug&#8217;n Drive Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- added tj - to add the single post thumbnail --><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1079\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chad-Yee-headshot-9.2.2025-e1756902939731.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive responsive--full alignright featured-post-single-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chad-Yee-headshot-9.2.2025-e1756902939731.jpg 1079w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chad-Yee-headshot-9.2.2025-e1756902939731-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chad-Yee-headshot-9.2.2025-e1756902939731-1004x1024.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chad-Yee-headshot-9.2.2025-e1756902939731-768x783.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\"\/>\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toronto, ON, September 3, 2025 \u2013 <\/strong>Plug\u2019n Drive is pleased to announce the appointment of <strong>Chad Yee<\/strong> as its Director, Strategic Initiatives and Public Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Chad brings over 25 years of automotive industry leadership spanning OEM, dealership, strategic planning, brand management, and marketing roles, with a proven track record of advancing electric vehicle (EV) adoption across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>A recognized subject matter expert in vehicle electrification, Chad has been an advocate for EVs since the late 1990s, focusing on consumer and industry education, advocacy, and awareness building. More recently, Chad has been one of Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s trusted EV ambassadors as well as a Project Lead for the organization\u2019s key partner initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChad\u2019s extensive experience and deep passion for EVs make him a tremendous asset to the Plug\u2019n Drive team,\u201d said Cara Clairman, President and CEO, Plug\u2019n Drive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis leadership will strengthen our ability to accelerate Canada\u2019s transition to electric transportation through education, collaboration, and innovation,\u201d adds Tracy Walden, Vice President Engagement.<\/p>\n<p>In his new role, Chad will be responsible for advancing Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s public profile, strategic partnerships, and organizational visibility. \u201cI am excited to join Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s core team at such a pivotal moment for Canada\u2019s EV landscape,\u201d said Chad Yee. \u201cI look forward to contributing to the organization\u2019s critical work in building awareness, empowering consumers, and driving progress toward a zero-emissions future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/our-team\/\">Learn more about Chad and the entire Plug\u2019n Drive Team<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Plug\u2019n Drive<\/h3>\n<p>Plug\u2019n Drive is a not-for-profit organization accelerating EV adoption in Canada to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of an electrified transportation sector. Our vision is to help Canada achieve its goal of 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035 or earlier. Since 2011, we have made incredible strides in our mission through a variety of consumer education programs, including the launch of the world\u2019s first Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC) in Toronto, the Electric Vehicle Roadshow event series as well as the Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET). Our corporate partnerships include EV auto manufacturers, utilities, EV charger manufacturers, and others. For more information about Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s programs, services, and events, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/plugndrive.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plugndrive.ca<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/su\/f6ww8XS\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up for our newsletter.<\/a> Join our community on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PlugNDrive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/plugn_drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plugndrive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/plug'n-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information or to arrange an interview please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alan Downward<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Communications Advisor, Plug\u2019n Drive<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:alan@plugndrive.ca\">alan@plugndrive.ca<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>(647) 449-9715<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toronto, ON, September 3, 2025 \u2013 Plug\u2019n Drive is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Yee as its Director, Strategic Initiatives and Public Affairs. 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