Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) director Martha Crawford to leave board after 2026 meeting

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Blink Charging Co. reported that board member Martha J. Crawford, Ph.D. has informed the Board Chair that she will not stand for re-election at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. She will continue to serve on the Board and its Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees until her current term expires at that meeting. The Board has begun a process to identify a qualified nominee to fill the vacancy expected to arise after the 2026 Annual Meeting.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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03/27/2026 - 05:00 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 23, 2026

BLINK CHARGING CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-38392		03-0608147
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

17301 Melford Blvd.

Bowie, Maryland

20715

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 521-0200

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock		BLNK		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

Blink Charging Co. (the “Company”)

March 23, 2026

Item 5.02.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 23, 2026, Martha J. Crawford, Ph.D., a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) informed the Board Chair that she will not stand for re-election to the Board as a director at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). Dr. Crawford will continue in her role as director and member of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board until the expiration of her current term at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

To fill the vacancy that will result from Dr. Crawford’s decision not to stand for re-election, the Board has undertaken a process to identify a qualified nominee for election to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	BLINK CHARGING CO.

Dated: March 27, 2026	By:	/s/ Michael C. Battaglia
	Name:	Michael C. Battaglia
	Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What board change did Blink Charging (BLNK) disclose on March 23, 2026?

Blink Charging disclosed that director Martha J. Crawford, Ph.D., informed the board she will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, creating an upcoming vacancy on the company’s Board of Directors after her current term expires.

Will Martha J. Crawford continue serving on Blink Charging’s board committees?

Yes. Martha J. Crawford will continue to serve as a director and as a member of Blink Charging’s Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee until her current term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

How long will Martha J. Crawford remain on the Blink Charging (BLNK) board?

Martha J. Crawford will remain on the Blink Charging Board of Directors and its key committees until the expiration of her current term, which ends at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, after which she will not seek re-election.

How is Blink Charging addressing the upcoming board vacancy from Martha J. Crawford’s departure?

Blink Charging’s Board has begun a process to identify a qualified nominee for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This nominee is intended to fill the vacancy that will result from Martha J. Crawford’s decision not to stand for re-election as a director.

Does Blink Charging’s 8-K mention any change to its executive officers?

No executive officer changes were disclosed. The filing notes that President and Chief Executive Officer Michael C. Battaglia signed the report on behalf of Blink Charging, but the only governance change described is Martha J. Crawford’s decision not to stand for re-election as director.

What committees does Martha J. Crawford serve on at Blink Charging (BLNK)?

Martha J. Crawford serves on three key Blink Charging board committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. She will continue in these roles until her term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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