Blink Charging Names Industry Veteran, Miko de Haan as Managing Director for European Subsidiary

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Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) announced the appointment of Miko de Haan as Managing Director Europe for its new subsidiary, Blink Holdings B.V., located in Amsterdam. With over 11 years in EV charging and infrastructure, de Haan joins Blink to drive European expansion. CEO Michael D. Farkas praised his experience, highlighting the importance of de Haan's network in the EV market. Blink aims to establish itself as a global leader in EV charging, having achieved notable milestones including a recent acquisition and being included in the Russell 2000 index.

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• Appointment of Miko de Haan as Managing Director Europe to drive growth in European operations.
• De Haan's extensive experience in the EV sector is expected to enhance Blink's market position.
• Recent acquisition of Blue Corner expands Blink's footprint in the EV charging market.
• Inclusion in the Russell 2000 index indicates stability and growth potential.

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• None.

Miami Beach, FL, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced the appointment of accomplished renewable energy and EV charging executive, Miko de Haan as Managing Director Europe of the company’s newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary, Blink Holdings B.V., a Dutch company located in Amsterdam, which will drive the growth of Blink Charging’s European operations.

Mr. de Haan boasts an impressive career of over 11 years in electric vehicle charging and infrastructure, and in the clean energy space. In 2010, Miko joined NewMotion, an electric vehicle service provider in Europe founded in 2009 by Blink board member, Ritsaart van Montfrans.

“We are very excited to welcome Miko to the Blink family. His experience in the European EV markets will be invaluable as we expand our network throughout the continent. His passion and dedication in the industry, coupled with his extensive and varied energy-sector experience, will ensure Blink’s continued success as we further expand into new markets,” commented Michael D. Farkas, Founder and CEO of Blink Charging.

Blink independent board member, Ritsaart van Montfrans, former CEO and founder of NewMotion, a leading electric vehicle service provider in Europe, worked closely with Miko. “Mr. de Haan is a driven leader and dedicated advocate for electric vehicles, clean energy, and renewable fuel sources. I commend Blink’s executive team for bringing Miko on board as he brings a large network of contacts in the European EV space, and extensive deal-making experience. No one will work more diligently to ensure Blink is leading the transition to electric transportation alternatives,” Mr. van Montfrans commented.

Mr. de Haan expressed his excitement about joining Blink Charging: “I am honored and excited to be joining the Blink Charging family. I am a true believer in electric vehicles and the critical role they play in the transition to clean energy. For transportation to go all-electric, industry and commercial leaders must spearhead the transition. I look forward to being that advocate and leader for Blink in Europe.”

Miko continued, “Blink’s expansion into Europe signals to the entire industry that Blink is positioning itself to be a global leader in EV charging. During this pivotal time for the entire sector, Blink’s combination of experienced, talented leadership and the youthful disposition of a nimble and flexible team, give a great outlook for the future.”

Mr. de Haan joins Blink Charging at an exciting time as it continues expanding into new markets, develops new, industry leading products and bolsters its leadership team with seasoned and energetic leaders. Recent highlights include the naming of Harjinder Bhade as Chief Technology Officer, the acquisition of Blue Corner, and being named to the Russell 2000 index.

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ABOUT BLINK CHARGING
Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) is a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and has deployed over 30,000 charging ports across 13 countries, many of which are networked EV charging stations, enabling EV drivers to easily charge at any of the Company’s charging locations worldwide. Blink Charging’s principal line of products and services include its Blink 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. With global EV purchases forecasted to rise to 10 million vehicles by 2025 from approximately 2 million in 2019, the Company 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. For more information, please visit https://www.blinkcharging.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements, along with terms such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” and other comparable terms, involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief, or current expectations of Blink Charging and members of its management, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in Blink Charging’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by federal securities law, Blink Charging undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed conditions. 

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FAQ

Who is Miko de Haan and what role will he play at Blink Charging?

Miko de Haan has been appointed as Managing Director Europe at Blink Charging to lead the company's expansion in the European market.

What recent acquisitions has Blink Charging made?

Blink Charging recently acquired Blue Corner to enhance its operations in the European electric vehicle charging market.

What is Blink Charging's stock information?

Blink Charging is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols BLNK and BLNKW.

What recent milestones has Blink Charging achieved?

Blink Charging was recently included in the Russell 2000 index and has deployed over 30,000 charging ports across 13 countries.

How does Blink Charging plan to expand in Europe?

Blink Charging aims to expand its network in Europe through strategic leadership and partnerships, leveraging Miko de Haan's expertise in the industry.