Mullen Announces Hiring of Richard Curtis to President of International Operations
Mullen Automotive has appointed Richard Curtis as President of International Operations, focusing on existing partnerships and expanding business opportunities for their electric vehicles. With over 35 years of automotive experience, including leadership roles at Imperium Motor Company and Lithia Automotive, Curtis is set to enhance Mullen's international presence, particularly in Asia. Additionally, the company plans a U.S. Test Drive Tour across 19 cities this fall, aiming to boost consumer engagement and brand visibility.
- Appointment of Richard Curtis as President of International Operations to enhance global expansion.
- Curtis brings over 35 years of automotive experience, potentially benefiting Mullen's growth strategy.
- Planned U.S. Test Drive Tour covering 19 cities to increase consumer engagement.
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Curtis will oversee all international operations for Mullen Automotive with a focus on existing company partnerships and new business opportunities for Mullen’s line of electric vehicles.
BREA, Calif., May 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today the hiring of Richard Curtis to President of International Operations for Mullen Automotive.
Prior to joining Mullen Automotive, Curtis was the president of Imperium Motor Company. Prior to Imperium Motor Company, he served as a turnaround specialist for Lithia Automotive group in three western states. He also served as director of electric vehicles for the largest privately-owned dealer group in Northern California, which became the top volume EV seller for the Nissan Leaf, Fiat 500 EV and Chevrolet Volt in the U.S. at the time.
“Richard has tremendous experience throughout Asia and will be key to expanding our presence there and beyond,” said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive. “His 35 years plus of automotive experience, working with large dealer groups and international OEMs, brings a level of global expertise that will be a central factor in growing our EV business around the world.”
Mullen recently announced the “Strikingly Different” U.S. Test Drive Tour, covering 19 cities across the U.S. The tour will begin this fall in Southern California and work its way throughout the U.S. Further details can be found here, or place your Mullen FIVE reservation here.
About Mullen
Mullen is a Southern California-based automotive company that owns and partners with several synergistic businesses working toward the unified goal of creating clean and scalable energy solutions. Mullen has evolved over the past decade in sync with consumers and technology trends. Today, the Company is working diligently to provide exciting EV options built entirely in the United States and made to fit perfectly into the American consumer’s life. Mullen strives to make EVs more accessible than ever by building an end-to-end ecosystem that takes care of all aspects of EV ownership.
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