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Blink Charging Elects Former Top White House Advisor and Member of Congress Cedric Richmond to its Board of Directors
The former Representative brings decades of government and business experience to the Blink Board Miami, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink
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[{"type":"text","content":"The former Representative brings decades of government and business experience to the Blink Board Miami, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, is pleased to announce the election of former senior advisor to President Biden and former Congressman, Cedric Richmond, to the Blink Board of Directors by the board on August 25, 2022, adding decades of public policy knowledge and insights to the highly experienced Blink board. Richmond, a distinguished former member of the United States House of Representatives, and founder of the governmental affairs consulting firm, Richmond & Company is known for his foresight, keen political intuition, and his commonsense approach to business, policy, and government. As a result of this expertise and experience, Richmond is uniquely qualified to advise on Blink’s growth and expansion strategies and will provide a valuable perspective to Blink as the company leads the charge to build upon the Biden Administration’s call to deploy EV charging infrastructure across the country. \"Cedric’s addition to the board further broadens the vast collection of experience and expertise that makes the board dynamic and a valuable resource for the executive team,” said Michael D. Farkas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Blink Charging. “We are excited about the wealth of government knowledge, insights, and perspectives Cedric will bring as we continue to expand our presence in the industry, increase deployments of EV charging equipment across the U.S. and the globe, and provide greater shareholder value.\" A graduate of Morehouse College and Tulane University School of Law, Richmond was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 representing Louisiana’s second district serving six terms. While in Congress, he served on the House Committees on Small Business, Judiciary, Homeland Security, and the prestigious Ways and Means Committee. From 2017-2019, Richmond served as the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. Following his successful congressional career, Richmond joined the Biden Administration in 2021, as Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. In that role, Cedric directly engaged wit...