About the Podcast
Welcome to The Drivetime Podcast: the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Whether you’re in the showroom, the service bay, or the boardroom, this is your space to understand the tech shaping our industry and how you can use it to transform your business.
Buckle up – we’re going for a ride!
We’ll be covering everything from fuel to finance, AI to aftersales, and e-commerce to EVs. If it’s driving change in automotive, we’re talking about it. And we’re bringing in the best minds in tech and innovation to break it down for you in plain English.
In each episode, we’ll help you cut through the noise and get to what really matters—what you should focus on, how to stay ahead, it’s the small changes that can make a big difference in your day-to-day work to help make you more efficient, drive better customer experience and deliver more profitable streamlined business.
So fasten your seatbelts and get ready for insights, expert guests, and practical takeaways that will help you drive your business forward. Let’s hit the road!
Meet your host: Jacqui Barker
Jacqui has a wealth of experience in the automotive industry. She started her career in media, launching three motoring magazines before transitioning to B2B then digital and launching the OEM channel at AutoTrader, following that project she worked as strategic consultant for Summit and drivvn to launch automotive ecommerce into OEMs.
Now, as Global OEM Strategy Director at Keyloop, she acts as “chief evangelist”, ensuring Keyloop remains a strategic global full stack tech provider for OEMs and retailers.
In addition to her work at Keyloop, Jacqui champions women in the automotive . She was named Barbara Cox Woman of the Year 2024, an award that recognises women in the industry who demonstrate a commitment to innovation, leadership and community.
She also acts as an international advisor to Empowering Auto, a not-for-profit organisation based in Canada designed to attract and retain diverse automotive talent.
Jacqui’s infectious energy shines through everything she does. Her passion and curiosity guide her conversations with guests, making her the perfect host for Drivetime.
