Gary Straker is the President of Power Innovations International (Pii), located in Utah, a designer and manufacturer of a growing range of fast DC EV chargers & Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) and components with unique capabilities in the market. With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in the semiconductor industry, Gary joined Pii in 2024, inspired by its unique approach to solving issues in the EV charging industry around power conversion and the growing opportunities for Pii’s technology in micro-grids.

Prior to Pii, Gary built up extensive business development experience leading internationally located cross-functional management teams that have developed industry-leading technologies and successfully launched products on a global scale. During his career, Mr. Straker has held management positions at companies in Europe, Asia, and the USA from early-stage start-ups to large global organizations.

As a leader in the EV charging space, Gary is excited to contribute directly to the green economy by supporting the transition to vehicle electrification through products designed, built, and serviced in the U.S.