Blink's new CEO says that even with the largest charger network in U.S., bigger is better

Filed under: EV/Plug-in

Last week, ECOtality announced that H. Ravi Brar is taking over as the company's new CEO, shifting over from CFO, a position he has held since 2010.

Brar is taking over from former CEO Jonathan Read at a time when the Blnk plug-in vehicle charging network continues to grow and has already gotten data on over 38 million electric miles. We asked Brar a few questions about his new position via email:

Where do you see Blink going in the next few years?

We are excited about where the company is now - we have an industry-leading product, the most chargers in the ground in the US, the most data recorded of EV driving behavior ever, and a JV ramping up in China that will expand our sales footprint. Additionally, we will focus increasingly on commercial sales and expanding the industrial markets, and will invest in product hardware and software improvements that will deepen customer engagement. Like any business we have our challenges, but we are a leader in an industry that will see exponential levels of growth over the next five to ten years.

How does your transition from CFO to CEO change the company (if at all)?

We're on strong footing today. As we continue to build out the largest deployment of charge infrastructure in history, we will draw on the company's demonstrated market leadership as we transition to focus more heavily on commercial sales. And we'll build on partnerships with Kohls, IKEA, Cracker Barrel and other commercial customers to continue leading the Blink network into new markets while returning value to shareholders.

How will it change your work load / work style?

My day to day functions will change. We have promoted Susie Herrmann to acting CFO and we have an incredible team of talent in our Executive team - Murray Jones, COO, Greg Fioriti, Chief Revenue Officer, Don Karner, Chief Innovation Officer, to name a few - who will continue our hard work in moving this company forward and delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction to our residential and commercial hosts alike. My work style will remain steadfast in ensuring we are operating effectively and we continue to deliver value to both our customers and shareholders as well.

For more on Blink and Ecotality, read this report from EVS26.

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