Blink Charging Names Martha J. Crawford, PhD to its Board of Directors
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) has appointed Martha J. Crawford, PhD to its Board of Directors effective December 12, 2024. Dr. Crawford brings over 30 years of expertise in strategic growth, private equity, low-carbon energy, and environmental infrastructure. She previously served as a C-suite executive at Areva and Air Liquide, leading R&D operations in renewable and nuclear energies.
Dr. Crawford has board experience with Suez, Altran, and Ipsen Pharmaceuticals, and has taught at Harvard Business School, developing courses on energy transformation and corporate accountability. As an Operating Partner with Macquarie Asset Management and Partners Group, she specialized in scaling infrastructure assets in green energy and environmental services.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) ha nominato Martha J. Crawford, PhD nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione con effetto dal 12 dicembre 2024. La Dr.ssa Crawford porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella crescita strategica, capitale privato, energia a basse emissioni di carbonio e infrastrutture ambientali. In precedenza, ha ricoperto ruoli dirigenziali in Areva e Air Liquide, gestendo le operazioni di R&S nelle energie rinnovabili e nucleari.
La Dr.ssa Crawford vanta esperienza in consigli di amministrazione con Suez, Altran e Ipsen Pharmaceuticals, ed ha insegnato alla Harvard Business School, sviluppando corsi sulla trasformazione energetica e responsabilità aziendale. In qualità di Partner Operativo presso Macquarie Asset Management e Partners Group, si è specializzata nell'espansione di asset infrastrutturali nel settore dell'energia verde e dei servizi ambientali.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) ha nombrado a Martha J. Crawford, PhD en su Junta Directiva a partir del 12 de diciembre de 2024. La Dra. Crawford aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en crecimiento estratégico, capital privado, energía de bajas emisiones de carbono e infraestructura ambiental. Anteriormente, ocupó cargos ejecutivos en Areva y Air Liquide, liderando operaciones de I+D en energías renovables y nucleares.
La Dra. Crawford tiene experiencia en consejos de administración con Suez, Altran e Ipsen Pharmaceuticals, y ha enseñado en la Harvard Business School, desarrollando cursos sobre transformación energética y responsabilidad corporativa. Como Socia Operativa en Macquarie Asset Management y Partners Group, se especializó en la ampliación de activos de infraestructura en energía verde y servicios ambientales.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK)은 Martha J. Crawford, PhD를 2024년 12월 12일부로 이사회에 임명했습니다. Crawford 박사는 전략적 성장, 사모펀드, 저탄소 에너지 및 환경 인프라에 대한 30년 이상의 전문 지식을 보유하고 있습니다. 그녀는 이전에 Areva와 Air Liquide에서 C-suite 경영진으로 근무하며 재생 가능 에너지 및 원자력 분야의 연구개발 운영을 이끌었습니다.
Crawford 박사는 Suez, Altran 및 Ipsen Pharmaceuticals에서 이사 경험이 있으며, Harvard Business School에서 에너지 전환 및 기업 책임에 관한 과정을 개발하며 강의했습니다. Macquarie Asset Management와 Partners Group의 운영 파트너로서 그녀는 녹색 에너지 및 환경 서비스의 인프라 자산 확대에 전문화했습니다.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) a nommé Martha J. Crawford, PhD à son Conseil d'Administration, avec effet au 12 décembre 2024. La Dr. Crawford apporte plus de 30 ans d'expertise en croissance stratégique, capital-investissement, énergie à faibles émissions de carbone et infrastructure environnementale. Elle a précédemment occupé des postes de direction chez Areva et Air Liquide, dirigeant les opérations de R&D dans les énergies renouvelables et nucléaires.
La Dr. Crawford a de l'expérience dans des conseils d'administration avec Suez, Altran et Ipsen Pharmaceuticals, et a enseigné à la Harvard Business School, développant des cours sur la transformation énergétique et la responsabilité des entreprises. En tant que Partenaire Opérationnel chez Macquarie Asset Management et Partners Group, elle s'est spécialisée dans l'expansion des actifs d'infrastructure dans les énergies vertes et les services environnementaux.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) hat Martha J. Crawford, PhD mit Wirkung zum 12. Dezember 2024 in seinen Vorstand berufen. Dr. Crawford bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in strategischem Wachstum, Private Equity, kohlenstoffarmer Energie und Umweltinfrastruktur mit. Zuvor arbeitete sie als Führungskraft in der C-Ebene bei Areva und Air Liquide und leitete die F&E-Bereiche für erneuerbare und nukleare Energien.
Dr. Crawford hat Erfahrung in Vorständen von Suez, Altran und Ipsen Pharmaceuticals und hat an der Harvard Business School unterrichtet, wo sie Kurse über Energiewandel und Unternehmensverantwortung entwickelt hat. Als Operating Partner bei Macquarie Asset Management und Partners Group spezialisierte sie sich auf den Ausbau von Infrastrukturinvestitionen im Bereich der grünen Energie und Umweltdienstleistungen.
- Addition of board member with extensive experience in renewable energy and infrastructure scaling
- Strategic expertise in corporate governance and technology platform scaling
- Relevant industry experience through leadership roles at major energy companies
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Martha J. Crawford, PhD Brings 30+ Years of Expertise in Strategic Growth, Private Equity, Low-Carbon Energy, and Environmental Infrastructure to Blink Charging’s Board
Bowie, MD., Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global owner, operator, provider, and manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services has announced the appointment of Martha J. Crawford, PhD to its Board of Directors effective 12/12/2024.
“Having an advisor with Martha’s depth of experience will further strengthen Blink Charging’s objective of delivering market-leading solutions, while driving sustainable profitably,” said Blink President and CEO-Elect Mike Battaglia. “Martha's knowledge of corporate governance and her experience in scaling technology platforms will play a key role in helping Blink achieve our goal of advancing the electrification of transportation.”
Dr. Crawford has served as a C-suite executive in leading global companies, including Areva (now Orano) and Air Liquide, where she led R&D operations in renewable and nuclear energies. She has served on the boards of Suez, Altran (now CapGemini), and Ipsen Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Crawford has also taught at Harvard Business School, where she developed and taught award-winning courses on energy transformation and corporate accountability. As an Operating Partner with Macquarie Asset Management and Partners Group, a private equity firm, she has specialized in scaling infrastructure assets in green energy and environmental services.
"Building on its strong market position, Blink is now accelerating its transition towards owner/operator activities and value-added services provisioning for energy management and charging,” said Ritsaart van Montfrans, Chairman of Blink’s Board of Directors. “Martha brings a wealth of operational and Board experience in growth strategies, clean tech, and financing. We look forward to leveraging her expertise in this upcoming exciting phase at Blink."
“Blink’s structured, data-driven approach to sustainable business growth is impressive and brings great promise,” said Dr. Crawford. “At Blink Charging, I see a strong foundation for continued market growth and profitability. The Company is positioned to make a lasting impact on the electric vehicle charging industry, and I look forward to contributing to this exciting journey.”
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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 transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions easily. 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 utilizes 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.
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