Blink Charging Names Chris Carr Senior Vice President, Sales & Business Development
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) has appointed Chris Carr as Senior Vice President of Sales & Business Development. Carr brings over 12 years of sales leadership experience, including seven years in renewable energy and four years specifically in the EV charging sector. Most recently serving as Director of EV Charging at Gotion, Carr has demonstrated success in driving growth across solar, energy storage, and hydrogen fuel cell companies.
In his new role, Carr will focus on steering Blink's sales growth and executing the company's strategy of acquiring high-value owner/operator sites. He aims to develop new solutions including turnkey energy storage opportunities, efficiency-boosting offerings for business fleets, and technology solutions to increase Blink's revenues. CEO Mike Battaglia expressed confidence that Carr's expertise will be important in steering the company toward profitability and market leadership.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) ha nominato Chris Carr come Vice Presidente Senior delle Vendite e Sviluppo Aziendale. Carr porta con sé oltre 12 anni di esperienza nella leadership delle vendite, di cui sette anni nel settore delle energie rinnovabili e quattro anni specificamente nel settore della ricarica dei veicoli elettrici. Recentemente, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore della Ricarica EV presso Gotion, dove ha dimostrato successo nel promuovere la crescita in aziende di energia solare, stoccaggio energetico e celle a combustibile a idrogeno.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Carr si concentrerà sulla crescita delle vendite di Blink e sull'esecuzione della strategia dell'azienda di acquisire siti di alto valore per proprietari/operatori. Il suo obiettivo è sviluppare nuove soluzioni, tra cui opportunità di stoccaggio energetico chiavi in mano, offerte per migliorare l'efficienza delle flotte aziendali e soluzioni tecnologiche per aumentare i ricavi di Blink. Il CEO Mike Battaglia ha espresso fiducia che l'expertise di Carr sarà importante per guidare l'azienda verso la redditività e la leadership di mercato.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) ha nombrado a Chris Carr como Vicepresidente Senior de Ventas y Desarrollo de Negocios. Carr aporta más de 12 años de experiencia en liderazgo de ventas, incluyendo siete años en energías renovables y cuatro años específicamente en el sector de carga de vehículos eléctricos. Recientemente, se desempeñó como Director de Carga de EV en Gotion, donde ha demostrado éxito en impulsar el crecimiento en empresas de energía solar, almacenamiento de energía y celdas de combustible de hidrógeno.
En su nuevo rol, Carr se enfocará en impulsar el crecimiento de ventas de Blink y en ejecutar la estrategia de la compañía de adquirir sitios de alto valor para propietarios/operadores. Su objetivo es desarrollar nuevas soluciones, incluyendo oportunidades de almacenamiento de energía llave en mano, ofertas para aumentar la eficiencia de las flotas empresariales y soluciones tecnológicas para incrementar los ingresos de Blink. El CEO Mike Battaglia expresó confianza en que la experiencia de Carr será importante para guiar a la empresa hacia la rentabilidad y el liderazgo en el mercado.
블링크 차징 (NASDAQ: BLNK)는 크리스 카르를 영업 및 비즈니스 개발 수석 부사장으로 임명했습니다. 카르는 12년 이상의 영업 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 그 중 7년은 재생 에너지 분야, 4년은 전기차 충전 분야에서 활동했습니다. 최근에는 고션에서 전기차 충전 이사로 재직하며 태양광, 에너지 저장 및 수소 연료전지 기업의 성장 촉진에서 성공을 거두었습니다.
새로운 역할에서 카르는 블링크의 판매 성장을 이끌고 회사의 고부가가치 소유자/운영자 사이트 확보 전략을 실행하는 데 집중할 것입니다. 그는 턴키 에너지 저장 기회, 비즈니스 플릿을 위한 효율성 향상 솔루션 및 블링크의 수익을 증가시키기 위한 기술 솔루션을 개발하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. CEO 마이크 바타글리아는 카르의 전문성이 회사의 수익성 및 시장 리더십을 향한 방향 설정에 중요할 것이라고 확신했습니다.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) a nommé Chris Carr au poste de Vice-Président Senior des Ventes et du Développement Commercial. Carr apporte plus de 12 ans d'expérience en leadership commercial, dont sept ans dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables et quatre ans spécifiquement dans le secteur de la recharge des véhicules électriques. Dernièrement, il a occupé le poste de Directeur de la Recharge EV chez Gotion, où il a démontré son succès dans la stimulation de la croissance au sein des entreprises de solaire, de stockage d'énergie et de piles à hydrogène.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Carr se concentrera sur la croissance des ventes de Blink et l'exécution de la stratégie de l'entreprise visant à acquérir des sites de haute valeur pour les propriétaires/opérateurs. Il vise à développer de nouvelles solutions, y compris des opportunités de stockage d'énergie clé en main, des offres visant à améliorer l'efficacité des flottes d'entreprises et des solutions technologiques pour augmenter les revenus de Blink. Le PDG Mike Battaglia a exprimé sa confiance dans le fait que l'expertise de Carr sera importante pour orienter l'entreprise vers la rentabilité et le leadership sur le marché.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) hat Chris Carr zum Senior Vice President für Vertrieb und Geschäftsentwicklung ernannt. Carr bringt über 12 Jahre Erfahrung in der Vertriebsführung mit, darunter sieben Jahre im Bereich erneuerbare Energien und vier Jahre speziell im Bereich der EV-Ladetechnologie. Zuletzt war er als Direktor für EV-Ladung bei Gotion tätig und hat erfolgreich das Wachstum in Unternehmen für Solarenergie, Energiespeicherung und Wasserstoffbrennstoffzellen gefördert.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Carr sich darauf konzentrieren, das Umsatzwachstum von Blink voranzutreiben und die Unternehmensstrategie zur Akquisition von wertvollen Eigentümer-/Betriebstandorten umzusetzen. Er hat das Ziel, neue Lösungen zu entwickeln, darunter schlüsselfertige Energiespeicherlösungen, Effizienzsteigerungen für Unternehmensflotten und technologische Lösungen zur Steigerung der Einnahmen von Blink. CEO Mike Battaglia äußerte Vertrauen, dass Carrs Expertise wichtig sein wird, um das Unternehmen in Richtung Rentabilität und Marktführerschaft zu steuern.
- Strategic hire with extensive industry experience in EV charging and renewable energy sectors
- Focus on acquiring high-value owner/operator sites indicates potential revenue growth
- Plans for new revenue streams through energy storage and fleet solutions
- Company still working towards achieving profitability
Bowie, Md., Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink”), a leading global owner, operator, provider and manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has announced that it has named Chris Carr Senior Vice President, Sales & Business Development.
With more than 12 years of sales leadership experience spanning various industries, including seven years in the renewable energy sector, Carr has successfully driven growth in solar, energy storage, and hydrogen fuel cell companies. He is well-positioned to play a key role in steering Blink’s sales growth and executing the company’s strategy of acquiring high-value owner/operator sites.
Carr has dedicated the last four years of his career to the EV Charging sector specifically. He has played a key role in accelerating the growth of a wide range of EV charging products. He has been instrumental in developing innovative charging solutions to meet the increasing demands for customized charging infrastructure. Most recently, Carr served as the Director of EV Charging for Gotion. His extensive experience has uniquely positioned him to anticipate challenges and identify market gaps, allowing him to drive growth and streamline operations.
“I’m excited to be joining the Blink leadership team at a time of great opportunity,” said Carr. “I was drawn to Blink, having long admired the company, not only because it was the first to market on several fronts but also because of its sustained relevance in the sector and its genuinely diverse product offering that offers charging solutions for everyone. I look forward to working with the team to build on its success while developing new state-of-the-industry solutions such as turnkey energy storage opportunities for customers, efficiency-boosting offerings for business fleets, and impactful technology solutions to increase Blink’s revenues and impact the market in a variety of positive ways.”
“Chris joins Blink at a very exciting time as the company continues to evolve and grow our brand recognition around the world. With his unique blend of business development, energy and technological experience, he is exactly who we need to help drive our growth efforts and create customer loyalty,” said Mike Battaglia, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blink Charging. “I believe Chris will bring a visionary and unique strategic perspective to Blink, advancing our mission forward both domestically and globally. His expertise will be pivotal as we steer toward profitability, positioning the company for long-term success and market leadership.”
About Blink Charging
Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to easily transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions. Blink’s principal line of products and services include Blink’s EV charging network (“Blink Network”), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. The Blink Network uses proprietary, cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging stations connected to the network and the associated charging data. Blink has established key strategic partnerships for rolling out adoption across numerous location types, including parking facilities, multifamily residences and condos, workplace locations, health care/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports, auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use municipal locations, parks and recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets, and transportation hubs.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding Blink’s growth, profitability, and the impact of Chris Carr’s appointment. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, market conditions, changes in technology, regulatory developments, and other risks detailed in Blink’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Blink undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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