BLINK CHARGING - Key Persons
Alex co-founded UK-based EB Charging in 2015 with the desire to do good, profitably. It has made his mission to accelerate the UK's move towards creating zero emission towns and cities by presenting fleets, healthcare and municipal clients tailored EV charging solutions. Alive to the social injustice of modern pollution, he is driven above all by making a meaningful contribution towards clean, healthy air and a sustainable way of life for all.
Amy Dobrikova is an accomplished and respected leader in the fleet industry with extensive experience launching fleet programs across the auto industry. Amy will be responsible for expanding the Blink product line and services to better serve public and private fleets, a sector critical to the energy transition and primed for electrification, nationwide.
Aviv Hillo - Chief Legal Officer
Job Titles:
- Director
- Legal Counsel
- General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions
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Aviv has served as General Counsel since June 2018 and expanded the role with his appointment as Executive Vice President of Mergers & Acquisition in December 2022 to focus on the company's M&A strategies. He is a skilled international business lawyer with an established 28-year track record both in Israel and New York, handling cross-border transactions and litigations. Mr. Hillo is also an experienced executive and investor across a variety of industries, including defense technology, real estate, biotechnology, mobile apps, and internet marketplace platforms.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Leadership Team
- President
Brendan is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Blink Charging, responsible responsibility for leading the company's global business interests, including sales, operations, growth initiatives and investments in strategic alliances around the world. Brendan is an EV pioneer with over 25 years of experience in the automotive and EV charging industry. He has established himself as an industry expert and a leading force in the development of electric vehicles, having led the team that launched the Nissan Leaf to one of the first to build the EV infrastructure industry. Brendan is responsible for the company's growth, leading sales, operations, growth initiatives, and investments in strategic alliances.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Compensation Committee
A distinguished former member of the United States House of Representatives and top White House advisor, Cedric is known for his foresight, keen political intuition, and his commonsense approach to business, policy, and government. Following his successful public service career, he founded Richmond & Company, a prestigious governmental affairs consulting firm. His decades of government and business expertise and experience provides a deep understanding of policy and public process.
Job Titles:
- Chief Technology Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
Regarded as a top mind in the EV charging industry, Harjinder has established himself as a thought leader in the technical field of EV charging and energy storage, building and leading highly motivated and effective teams. Before joining Blink, Harjinder was CTO at Engie Storage and Founder and VP of Software Engineering at ChargePoint, an EV charging infrastructure company.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Compensation Committee
- President of Jack Levine
Jack Levine has been the President of Jack Levine, PA, a certified public accounting firm, since 1984. For more than 30 years, he has been advising corporations on financial and accounting matters and serving as an independent director on numerous boards, frequently as head of their audit committees. Mr. Levine is currently a director and chairman of the audit committee of SignPath Pharma, Inc., a development-stage biotechnology company, since 2010.
Job Titles:
- VP, North American Sales & Business Development
Jim brings more than 13 years of high-level experience executing large public sector contracts around mission critical infrastructure projects. In his role for Blink, Jim oversees the strategic sales growth for the Company. Prior to joining Blink, Jim served as Sr. National Director Government and Channel Sales for SemaConnect, initiating large public sector contracts for the EV charging company. Over his extensive career, Jim has experience managing both DOD, Civilian, and Channel programs that is crucial in the growth of Blink.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Chief Executive Officer of Mayflower Partners
Ms. Peterson is the Chief Executive Officer of Mayflower Partners, a cleantech financial advisory firm, since 2000. She has led various solar energy investment companies, serving in senior investment, development, operations and asset management roles at Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE: BEP) and Terraform Power (Nasdaq: TERP) from 2015 to 2018, and serving in CEO, CFO and other senior management positions at EDF Renewable Energy, Suntech and Greenwood Energy from 2007 to 2015.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Chief Executive Officer of SemaConnect
Mahi serves as Chief Executive Officer of SemaConnect, a Blink Charging company. Mahi is a highly regarded entrepreneur, with SemaConnect, which he founded in 2008, being his sixth successful company. Previously, he co-founded CBay Systems Ltd. which was listed on NASDAQ (MODL) and taken private by JP Morgan after growing to $70 million in annual revenue.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
Mark has more than 25 years of experience building high-tech companies. He has served as COO of Blink's subsidiary, SemaConnect, that was acquired in June 2022, where he played a key role in building the company's sales, service, technology, and production capabilities. As COO of Blink Charging, Mark's focus is on achieving synergies and operational efficiencies for Customer Service, Installation Operations, and Charger Production.
Mike plays a vital role in the company's overall growth utilizing his more than 25 years of automotive and technology experience and deep connections throughout the auto industry. As CRO, Mike oversees Blink's global sales organization, develops go-to-market strategies, and identifies new overseas expansion opportunities. He has a track record of building high-performing teams with a focus on key performance metrics.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
Mr. Rama joins Blink following nearly a decade with NV5 Global, where he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. From October 1997 until August 2011, Mr. Rama held various accounting and finance roles with AV Homes, Inc. (formerly known as Avatar Holdings, Inc.), including Principal Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller. Mr. Rama has nearly 30 years of experience in construction, development, and real estate management.
Job Titles:
- General Manager, Blink Mobility
Michael Uribe is a seasoned professional with nearly 11 years' experience in in the field of carsharing. He brings his expertise in group mobility programs to Blink Mobility's leadership team. Michael is uniquely qualified to lead our Blue LA Powered by Blink Mobility team; he has in-depth knowledge of the carsharing industry across many different markets, especially in the West.
Job Titles:
- President Blink Europe and Emerging Markets
With more than 13 years' experience in EV charging, EV infrastructure, and clean tech, Miko has long been a passionate advocate for clean fuel technologies and the clean energy movement. He plays a significant role in the development of Blink's growth strategy and overall presence in Europe, breaking ground in new and emerging markets, and positioning Blink for further expansion.
Job Titles:
- VP, Marketing
- VP, Marketing & Public Relations
Rebecca brings to Blink 20 years of marketing and public relations experience and more than a decade of practical experience marketing for architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Her wealth of knowledge crafts Blink's marketing and communication strategies and implements effective marketing efforts that drive sales and support Blink clients, members, and investors.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Compensation Committee
- Ritsaart Van Montfrans / Chairman
Ritsaart is a serial venture entrepreneur and investor, currently CEO at Incision, a rapidly growing medical platform. He founded NewMotion in 2009, which became the fastest growing and most intensively used charging network worldwide. Ritsaart has also been a leader in creating sustainable energy solutions for EV drivers and charging locations. Ritsaart van Montfrans Chairman Ritsaart is a serial venture entrepreneur and investor, currently CEO at Incision, a rapidly growing medical platform. He founded NewMotion in 2009, which became the fastest growing and most intensively used charging network worldwide. Ritsaart has also been a leader in creating sustainable energy solutions for EV drivers and charging locations.
Job Titles:
- Vice President North American Sales & Business Development
Tony oversees the strategic sales growth for Blink Charging utilizing his more than 15 years of experience in the electrical power industry. He previously served as Vice President of Sales for SemaConnect, accelerating the company's sales growth. Tony began his career with Eaton Corporation, holding positions in project management, sales and sales management before moving to CE Power as the Director of Sales.
Vitalie brings an ambitious career of more than 15 years of finance experience, nearly 10 of which have been spent in the automotive sector. He is passionate about electric mobility and technology. He brings a result-driven attitude to his position and leads Blink's investor relations strategy and communications. Vitalie is a resourceful professional with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced organizations.
Job Titles:
- VP, Product and Technology
Yogi is the Sr. VP of Product and Technology at Blink Charging. He brings his extensive knowledge as an engineer and leader in the technology sector to blaze a force in EV infrastructure development globally. Yogi leads a group of proficient and gifted engineers at our Blink Charging Offshore Development Centers.