**Blink Charging Names Michael Battaglia as CEO and Board Member** **

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Blink Charging Co. recently announced the appointment of Michael Battaglia as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the company. The decision was finalized during a Board of Directors meeting on January 22, 2025. Battaglia, who currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer, will officially take on the roles of President and CEO effective February 1, 2025, as detailed in a Form 8-K filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Michael Battaglia has an extensive background, having joined Blink Charging in July 2020 as the Vice President of Sales. Throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated considerable expertise in sales, business development, and revenue generation. Battaglia’s leadership has notably contributed to the company’s operational efficiency and revenue growth over the past three years. His strategic initiatives include overseeing sales, business development efforts, and implementing Salesforce CRM systems.

The newly appointed CEO’s Employment Agreement, effective as of January 23, 2025, stipulates that Battaglia will hold the position for a minimum two-year term. Under the agreement, Battaglia will receive an annual base salary of $575,000 and will be eligible for bonuses under the company’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) and Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plans. Additionally, he will be granted $150,000 worth of restricted common stock that will vest annually.

Should Battaglia’s employment be terminated by the company without cause or for good reason, he is entitled to receive severance benefits, including 12 months of base salary, STI, and LTI bonuses. The agreement also outlines confidentiality obligations and restrictions on soliciting the company’s clients, customers, vendors, and employees.

The specifics of Michael Battaglia’s employment terms and the full agreement document can be accessed in Blink Charging’s recent Form 8-K filing with the SEC.

No further significant changes were reported in the Form 8-K filing, and Blink Charging Co. remains listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the trading symbol “BLNK.”

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This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read Blink Charging’s 8K filing here.

About Blink Charging

Blink Charging Co, through its subsidiaries, owns, operates, manufactures, and provides electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and networked EV charging services in the United States and internationally. The company offers residential and commercial EV charging equipment that enable EV drivers to recharge at various location types.