Embark Technology (EMBK) S-4 Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

Exhibit 99.5

Consent to be Named as a Director

In connection with the filing by Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amendments and supplements thereto as a member of the board of directors of Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II following the consummation of the transactions described in the Registration Statement. I also consent to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement and any amendments thereto.

Dated: 6/30/2021

By:	Pat Grady
	Signature