Management Team

We Make EV Charging Accessible

Blink was founded with the mission to do our part in slowing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused by transportation. We tap into the power of electric vehicles. Our company always has, and continues to be, a driving force in the EV industry. Paving the way for the growth and adaptation of electric vehicles, Blink continues to offer innovative EV products and business partnerships to drive the industry forward.

Leadership

Brendan S. Jones

Brendan S. Jones
President & CEO

Brendan is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Blink Charging, responsible responsibility for leading the company's global business interests, including sales, operations, growth initiatives and investments in strategic alliances around the world. Brendan is an EV pioneer with over 25 years of experience in the automotive and EV charging industry. He has established himself as an industry expert and a leading force in the development of electric vehicles, having led the team that launched the Nissan Leaf to one of the first to build the EV infrastructure industry. Brendan is responsible for the company’s growth, leading sales, operations, growth initiatives, and investments in strategic alliances.

Harjinder Bhade

Harjinder Bhade
Chief Technology Officer

Regarded as a top mind in the EV charging industry, Harjinder has established himself as a thought leader in the technical field of EV charging and energy storage, building and leading highly motivated and effective teams. Before joining Blink, Harjinder was CTO at Engie Storage and Founder and VP of Software Engineering at ChargePoint, an EV charging infrastructure company.

Michael Rama

Michael Rama
Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Rama joins Blink following nearly a decade with NV5 Global, where he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. From October 1997 until August 2011, Mr. Rama held various accounting and finance roles with AV Homes, Inc. (formerly known as Avatar Holdings, Inc.), including Principal Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller. Mr. Rama has nearly 30 years of experience in construction, development, and real estate management.

Michael C. Battaglia

Michael C. Battaglia
Chief Operations Officer

Mike is a seasoned automotive executive who brings more than 25 years of automotive and technology experience to Blink with deep connections throughout the auto industry. As COO, Mike oversees Blink’s sales, business development and all aspects of operations, playing a vital role in the Company’s expansion in the U.S. and globally. Mike is committed to optimizing Blink’s operations, and to produce quality charging equipment and providing a best-in-class customer experience.

Jim Nemec

Jim Nemec
Chief Revenue Officer

Jim brings more than 13 years of high-level experience executing large public sector contracts around mission critical infrastructure projects. In his role for Blink, Jim oversees strategic sales growth for the organization, develops go-to-market strategies, and identifies new overseas expansion opportunities. He has a track record of building high-performing teams with a focus on key performance metrics.

Aviv Hillo, Esq.

Aviv Hillo, Esq.
General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions

Aviv has served as General Counsel since June 2018 and expanded the role with his appointment as Executive Vice President of Mergers & Acquisition in December 2022 to focus on the company’s M&A strategies. He is a skilled international business lawyer with an established 28-year track record both in Israel and New York, handling cross-border transactions and litigations. Mr. Hillo is also an experienced executive and investor across a variety of industries, including defense technology, real estate, biotechnology, mobile apps, and internet marketplace platforms.

Miko de Haan

Miko de Haan
President Blink Europe and Emerging Markets

With more than 13 years’ experience in EV charging, EV infrastructure, and clean tech, Miko has long been a passionate advocate for clean fuel technologies and the clean energy movement. He plays a significant role in the development of Blink’s growth strategy and overall presence in Europe, breaking ground in new and emerging markets, and positioning Blink for further expansion.

Yogi Rajpal

Yogi Rajpal
Sr. VP, Product and Technology

Yogi is the Sr. VP of Product and Technology at Blink Charging. He brings his extensive knowledge as an engineer and leader in the technology sector to blaze a force in EV infrastructure development globally. Yogi leads a group of proficient and gifted engineers at our Blink Charging Offshore Development Centers.

Jenifer Yokley

Jenifer Yokley
Sr. Vice President of Global Marketing

Prior to joining Blink, Jenifer served as Sr. Vice President of Marketing at a property technology provider, Allbridge, where she led marketing efforts with a strong focus on demonstrating a robust marketing return on investment. Previous experience includes being the head of global marketing for Trilliant Networks, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Schneider Electric. Yokley holds a bachelor’s degree in communications, from East Carolina University.

Vitalie Stelea

Vitalie Stelea
VP, Investor Relations

Vitalie brings an ambitious career of more than 15 years of finance experience, nearly 10 of which have been spent in the automotive sector. He is passionate about electric mobility and technology. He brings a result-driven attitude to his position and leads Blink’s investor relations strategy and communications. Vitalie is a resourceful professional with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced organizations.

Siddhartha Kodgi

Siddhartha Kodgi
Vice President of Operations

Siddhartha serves as Vice President of Operations for Blink where he brings his exceptional skills and talents to oversee and advance Blink’s operational efficiencies for customer excellence, installation operations, and charger production. Prior to this role, Siddhartha served as Sr. Director of Operations since 2022, following Blink’s acquisition of SemaConnect, where he had served since 2015 as an engineer and operations director. Prior to the acquisition, he was responsible for managing field services, design services, production, and supply chain for the EV charging manufacturer.

Alex Calnan

Alex Calnan
UK Managing Director

Alex co-founded UK-based EB Charging in 2015 with the desire to do good, profitably. It has made his mission to accelerate the UK’s move towards creating zero emission towns and cities by presenting fleets, healthcare and municipal clients tailored EV charging solutions. Alive to the social injustice of modern pollution, he is driven above all by making a meaningful contribution towards clean, healthy air and a sustainable way of life for all.

Blink Charging had their Initial Public Offering on Nasdaq trading as BLNK and BLNKW on Feb. 13, 2018.

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Industry Classifications

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Personal Services
NAICS: All Other Personal Services (812990)
SIC: Miscellaneous Personal Services, Not Elsewhere Classified (7299)