EVgo Announces Leadership Succession Plan
- Badar Khan appointed as CEO, bringing experience in the energy sector and overseeing large EV infrastructure programs. Strong second quarter 2023 financial results reported.
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Cathy Zoi to Retire as CEO and from the Board of Directors, Effective in November 2023
Industry Veteran and Lead Independent Director, Badar Khan, to Become CEO
“Leading EVgo from a 50-person, private enterprise focused on a nascent EV sector, to a leader in charging solutions serving nearly 700,000 customers has been a highlight of my career,” said Zoi. “I set out to build a strong business yielding robust growth in charger deployments, network utilization, and company revenues, and as a team we have accomplished that. With the focus now being to build on that foundation to further scale EVgo to meet evolving fast charging demand, I believe that it is the right time to implement this leadership transition. I have been fortunate to know and work with Badar in his capacity as Lead Independent Director, and I’ve seen firsthand the breadth of his talents. I believe that Badar’s experience overseeing large, dynamic customer facing energy organizations aligns perfectly with the opportunity ahead of EVgo and that he is the right person to be our next CEO. I am delighted to continue working closely with Badar and my colleagues on the management team to promote a smooth transition. I am excited to see what is yet to come for EVgo.”
David Nanus, Chair of the Board of Directors of EVgo, stated, “Badar’s impressive accomplishments have established him as a respected leader who is well-suited to build upon Cathy’s successes. Having worked closely with Badar on the EVgo Board, I know that he possesses a holistic understanding of the dynamics of our business and knows what it takes to win in the marketplace. He has more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, including overseeing the development of one of the largest EV infrastructure programs for utilities in the
Nanus continued, “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Cathy for her remarkable service and commitment, leading EVgo through its incredible transformation and rapid growth during the last half-decade. Throughout her accomplished tenure as CEO, EVgo has grown to become one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles. EVgo would not be the impressive company it is today without Cathy’s vision, dedication and stewardship. I speak on behalf of the Board and all of EVgo’s talented employees in wishing Cathy only the best.”
Khan commented, “I will be honored to succeed Cathy and take on the role of CEO and lead EVgo at this exciting time for our business and the industry. I greatly appreciate the work Cathy and our talented team have done. They have honed the elements of the flywheel that we believe will enable rapid electrification and sustained commercial success. Building on these achievements, I share Cathy’s excitement for EVgo’s future. As the sector continues to revolutionize the world at a rapid pace, I see tremendous opportunities ahead and believe we will continue to be a leader in the EV revolution. I am excited to work closely with EVgo’s talented management team and our incredible employees in an effort to capture those opportunities, drive growth, deliver for our customers and enhance shareholder value.”
Second Quarter 2023 Results
In a separate press release issued today, EVgo reported strong second quarter 2023 financial results. Management will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss EVgo’s results and other business highlights.
That press release, along with other investor materials, including a slide presentation and reconciliations of certain non-GAAP measures to their nearest GAAP measures, will also be available on investors.evgo.com.
About Badar Khan
A more than 25-year veteran of the energy sector, Badar Khan has served on the EVgo Board of Directors since 2022. He has also served as the Board’s Lead Independent Director, as Chair of the Board’s Compensation Committee and as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee and Nominating & Governance Committee. From 2017 to 2022, Khan worked for National Grid, one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the world. Most recently, he served as President of National Grid
In addition to his role on the EVgo Board of Directors, Khan currently serves on the Board of Directors of CRH plc, a leading building materials business, on the advisory board of Zero Infinity Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm, and as Senior Advisor to Global Infrastructure Partners, one of the world’s largest independent infrastructure investors. Khan received a degree in engineering from Brunel University in
About EVgo
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is a leader in charging solutions, building and operating the infrastructure and tools needed to expedite the mass adoption of electric vehicles for individual drivers, rideshare and commercial fleets, and businesses. Since 2019, EVgo has purchased renewable energy certificates to match the electricity that powers its network. As one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks, EVgo’s owned and operated charging network includes around 900 fast charging locations, 60 metropolitan areas and 30 states. EVgo continues to add more DC fast charging locations across the
Forward Looking Statements
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