Electric vehicle charging equipment company, Blink Charging Co (NASDAQ:BLNK) announced Monday the election of Kristina Peterson to the Blink Board of Directors by the Board on April 21, 2023 making her the ninth board member.
Peterson is an experienced public and private company board member and infrastructure investor with over 25 years of operating experience in the finance, electric power generation and tech sectors.
“Kristina is a proven leader who brings a global operating mindset with her, along with an extensive background working with electric utilities and independent private power producers and experience in investment banking and finance," said Brendan Jones, President and CEO of Blink Charging. "With her stellar reputation and track record of success, Kristina will add an essential perspective to the Blink Board, and we look forward to having her as part of the Blink family.”
"The Board is honored to have Kristina join us as we continue to grow and develop a strong presence in the EV charging space. Her depth of experience in corporate governance and as an executive leader will bring a new dimension to our Board and serve as a valued asset for the Company," added Blink Board Member, Ritsaart van Montfrans.
“I’m excited to join Blink and to have the opportunity to work with a leading innovative company that is shaping the way we charge EVs and electrify transportation around the world,” said Peterson. “I look forward to serving on the Blink Board alongside a distinguished group of business and technology leaders to help to take it to the next level in such a fast-growing industry.”
Shares of BLNK are up 0.35% in afternoon trading on Monday.