Nikola Corporation Announces Change to Board of Directors
Nikola Corporation (NKLA) announced that Sophia Jin will retire from its Board of Directors after serving for three years, with her last meeting in June 2022. Jin has contributed significantly as a member of the audit committee and expressed confidence in Nikola's future. The company will not replace her, reducing the board size from ten to nine members. Despite her departure, Nikola's strategic relationship with Hanwha remains strong, aiming for a zero-emissions future. Jin has been with Hanwha since 2019, focusing on venture investments.
- Jin's departure may bring fresh perspectives and strengthen board dynamics.
- Ongoing strategic relationship with Hanwha assures continued collaboration.
- Loss of board experience with Jin's departure may impact decision-making.
- No replacement for Jin could lead to continuity concerns.
PHOENIX, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, today announced that Sophia Jin will be completing her three-year term on Nikola's Board of Directors and will be retiring from the Board after this year's annual meeting in June. Jin has been a valued member, serving on the Board's audit committee during that time.
Jin is currently senior director of venture investments of Hanwha Holdings, a stage-agnostic investor representing Hanwha Corporation, since January 2019, and was director of venture investment of Hanwha Holdings from January 2018 to December 2018.
"I am grateful for my opportunity to serve on the Nikola Board and am proud of what has been accomplished during that time. I remain confident in Nikola's future and am excited to see the company execute on its groundbreaking business plan," Jin shared.
Jin's departure does not affect the ongoing strategic relationship between Nikola and Hanwha as both continue to have mutual confidence in the vision to move a zero-emissions future forward.
"On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Sophia for her commitment and support to advance Nikola's vision forward over these past three years," said Nikola Chairman of the Board Stephen Girsky.
Nikola does not intend to replace Jin's position, and will decrease the size of its board from ten to nine.
ABOUT NIKOLA CORPORATION:
Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT
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