BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Eqbal Al Yousuf, Chairman of the Board, President, Al Yousuf L.L.C.

ZAP Chairman Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf

Eqbal Al Yousuf has two Bachelors Degree – one in Computer Science and the other in Economics. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, U.S.A. in May 1983, after he graduated he joined his father’s firm as Managing Director and in 1988 he was appointed as Deputy Chairman, 2001 as Vice Chairman, and 2004 as Chief Executive Officer. In 2005, Eqbal was appointed as the President of Al Yousuf Group; a company that for more than 55 years has grown into a multi-million Dirham conglomerate covering operations ranging from Motor Vehicles, Boat Manufacturing, Auto Rental, Real Estate Development, Home Electrical Appliances, Computer Operating Systems, Electronics and Transportation etc etc… and has proved to be one of the reputed and leading business groups in U.A.E. The group is now becoming an ISO certified company in sync with international quality. Despite being at the helm of a huge business empire, Eqbal keeps punctual office hours and keenly follows the operations of every department, division and branch of the company, on a daily basis. In addition, he is a fervent advocate of modern management. As a direct result of his leadership, the company continues to constantly achieve high levels of success and tremendous growth. Eqbal is married and has four children, his interests include reading, travel and sea sports. He is actively involved with numerous social and environmental causes – both at a personal and business level.

Steven Schneider, Chief Executive Officer and Director

ZAP CEO Steve Schneider

With such a flair for adventure, innovation and independence, it's no surprise that Steve Schneider is the CEO for what may be the most daring automotive venture in history. But his road to becoming the top electric car executive, setting up auto dealerships for ZAP, is unique to say the least. As a child, he learned a valuable lesson from his parents, who moved the family from Manhattan to the remote island of Roatan off the coast of South America. The island had no electricity or running water and his parents introduced the first motorized vehicles to the island. At age 17, back in the USA he got his first job at as a detailer at an auto dealership. At age 18, he went into sales at the same dealership and become a top seller in the nation. Later he worked at various auto dealerships and eventually went on to manage a Honda Dealership in Santa Rosa, California. It was there that that he learned a pivotal lesson from the owner, who happened to have been the first motorcycle dealer in the nation to carry Honda cars. We all know how successful Honda has been, but Schneider was just getting started. He went on to eventually owning and operating a dealership with much success. After exploring the marketing and distribution of electric cars for a few years, he learned about ZAP and was recruited to take the helm as CEO in 2002. Since that time he has taken ZAP to a whole new level. For a full biography, click here.

Gary Starr, Chairman Emeritus, Director

Gary Starr, ZAP Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus

Gary Starr is one of the most prolific electric vehicle developers and marketers in history, involved in over 100,000 vehicles built since he started in 1974 during the OPEC Oil Embargo. He was a sophomore at UC Davis studying Environmental Consulting and Advocacy and says he was late for a date because he had to buy gas. While waiting in a gas line, he pondered a better way using electricity. Later he asked one of his professors about electric cars who told him they could not go fast enough, far enough and were too expensive. A few months later, Starr built his first electric car with mostly junk and surplus parts. The converted dune buggy went 50 MPH, had a range per charge of 50 miles and cost about $2,500 to make. "That car taught me that, just because an expert says it can't be done, doesn't mean it's true." Starr co-founded ZAP in 1994 and has been a director since the Company’s inception, serving as Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2002 and Chairman from 2002 to 2008. Prior to ZAP, Starr founded US Electricar’s electric vehicle operation in 1983. Starr has several publications: “Electric Cars: Your Guide to Clean Motoring, “The Shocking Truth of Electric Cars,” and “The True Cost of Oil.” He has provided expert commentary on more than 300 radio and television shows including Larry King Live, The Today Show, Inside Edition, CNN Headline News, Prime Time Live, the CBS Evening News and the McNeil Lehrer News Hour as an authority in the field of electric vehicles. Starr earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of California. Automotive News named Starr among the top ten authorities in electric cars.

Albert Lam - Director

Albert Lam, ZAP Director

Albert Lam is a veteran automotive and technology executive who joined the ZAP Board of Directors in 2007. Mr. Lam recently stepped down from his position as CEO of Lotus Engineering to pursue new business opportunities between Lotus, its parent company Proton, and one of its key clients in China, Youngman Automotive Group. Mr. Lam was responsible for bringing Youngman, ZAP and Lotus Engineering together for a joint venture to develop, manufacture and market electric and hybrid luxury coaches, buses, trucks and passenger cars. Mr. Lam has been named Chairman of the Board for the new joint venture company. A British national, Mr. Lam attended Coventry University where he earned a Masters of Science degree in robotics and manufacturing, and registered for a PhD program in Complex Knowledge Systems. Since 2003, Mr. Lam served as the CEO for Lotus Engineering as well as Executive Director for Lotus Group International (2003-2006). Over the past few years he helped restructure Lotus Engineering into a client-focused business by winning major engineering contracts and playing a key role in bringing the Company back to profitability. Mr. Lam has 13 years' experience in the auto industry with companies like Jaguar, Land Rover, Ford and others. Prior to joining Lotus, Mr. Lam started a major professional services group as Managing Director for Sun Professional Services, building it from a small team to a multi-million dollar services business employing over 200 people. Mr. Lam has experience with startup companies and a track record in growing and expanding businesses. He has held executive positions with Sun Microsystems and Apple Computer. Mr. Lam was CEO for Lotus Engineering when it conducted a feasibility study with ZAP to explore a new generation of electric vehicles using the new advances in technology.

Peter H. Scholl, Director

Peter Scholl, ZAP Director

Peter H. Scholl is an independent engineering consultant. From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Scholl served as President of Rotoblock Inc. in Canada and Rotoblock Corporation, a Nevada corporation, in the development of Oscillating Piston Engine technology. He served as President of Unimont Inc., a real estate development firm, in Penticton, Canada from 2001 to 2003. From 1996 to 2000, Mr. Scholl worked on the development of water purification systems in Arizona. Mr. Scholl has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Institute of Technology in Biel, Switzerland.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Steven Schneider, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Mr. Schneider has served as Chief Executive Officer since October 2002. More detailed information regarding Mr. Schneider’s business experience is set forth under “Directors.”

Amos Kazzaz, Chief Operating Officer

Amos S. Kazzaz, ZAP Chief Operating Officer, President of Voltage Vehicles

From 1995 to 1999, Kazzaz served as President of United Airlines Shuttle Division, overseeing the P&L for the business unit, which grew to $1 Billion in revenues and 57 B737s. The division won the Advertising Effy Award in 1995 and 1998 for innovative marketing. Prior to joining ZAP, Kazzaz served as Vice President, Cost Management for United Airlines. Reporting directly to the COO, Kazzaz was the leader of United's strategy to improve operations, processes and cost management throughout the organization. Prior to that, Kazzaz served as Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis for United. Before 2004, Kazzaz was Vice President for FP&A Real Estate, United's first enterprise project management office with a focus on real estate management. He also served as Vice President, Corporate Real Estate for United Airlines global real estate portfolio that included $1 billion in annual revenue. Kazzaz serves on the Supervisory Board of Directors for the Alliant Credit Union. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Denver and a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

William Hartman, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Hartman was appointed Chief Financial Officer in March 2001. He was engaged with the Company as a financial consultant starting in January 2001. Prior to his engagement at ZAP, Mr. Hartman provided financial and accounting consulting services to various Internet start up companies in the San Francisco Bay Area from 1999 to 2001. Mr. Hartman is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California with a Masters in Accounting Degree from the State University of New York. He was also a previous Audit Manager with Price Waterhouse-Coopers Accounting Firm.

Michael Ringstad, Operations Controller

The company appointed Michael Ringstad as Operations Controller. He was engaged by the company as a financial consultant starting in July 2006. Prior to his employment at ZAP, Mr. Ringstad was a Financial Controller for River Rock Casino from 2003-2006. Michael also provided financial and consulting services to various non-profit organizations from 2001 to 2003. Mr. Ringstad was an accountant at Baldwin and Turner CPA's in Petaluma, California. He has a Bachelors degree in Accounting from San Francisco State University.