Larissa Venter

Larissa Venter is the Chief Executive Officer of Zero Carbon Holdings (Pty) Ltd, the pioneering parent company driving South Africa’s first national network of off-grid, solar-powered, ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Under her leadership, Zero Carbon Holdings is spearheading one of the country’s most ambitious green infrastructure projects, designed to decarbonise transport, reduce reliance on Eskom’s coal-heavy grid, and future-proof South Africa’s energy landscape.

Originally from Limpopo and now based in Cape Town, Larissa has a proven track record in corporate affairs, strategic communications, and government relations, built through senior leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. Her career includes positions at the City of Johannesburg and the Western Cape Government, where she specialised in government advocacy, infrastructure development strategy, and public engagement.

As CEO, Larissa is deeply committed to ensuring that Zero Carbon Holdings not only advances clean energy infrastructure but also delivers tangible social and economic benefits. Through the CHARGE initiative, each site empowers local communities with 1% of annual revenue dedicated to skills development and education, while landowners receive 5% of electricity revenue, providing critical new income streams.

 A passionate advocate for renewable energy, women’s empowerment, and inclusive growth, Larissa leads with a vision to place South Africa at the forefront of sustainable mobility and climate action, ensuring a greener and more resilient future for all.