NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
- Mackie, an industry veteran, will usher in a new chapter for
Ideanomics Mobility, leading our zero-emissions and e-mobility
solutions
- Mackie to lead the growing adoption of electric vehicles by
commercial fleet operators across vehicles, charging, and energy
for Ideanomics Mobility
- New role will help oversee the intersection between
technology, solutions, and customers, including Solectrac, US
Hybrid, WAVE, Treeletrik, Medici Motor Works and, most recently,
VIA Motors
- Mackie will drive Ideanomics Mobility and its brands as a
turnkey fleet electrification solution, providing commercial fleet
operators access to cutting-edge products and services across
vehicle procurement, charging infrastructure and energy management
solutions.
Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX), a global company focused on driving
the adoption of commercial electric vehicles and associated energy
consumption, today announced Robin
Mackie has been appointed President of Ideanomics Mobility -
a division of the Company that facilitates the adoption of electric
vehicles by commercial fleet operators across vehicles, charging,
and energy.
Mackie served as a consultant for Ideanomics Mobility for
6-months before his appointment to President. He brings over
30 years of experience in global design, engineering, and
operations in various highly regulated industries such as
construction, offshore and automotive. Previously he served in
roles including engineering and development director at Express
Group, and President and CTO of Smith Electric Vehicles, before
starting his own consulting business in 2017 working with
technology startups as interim CEO within the commercial electric
sector.
"Throughout my more than 30 years in business, I have worked
with mobility companies around the globe, and I am thrilled to
bring my knowledge and experience to the team at Ideanomics," said
Mackie. "I am passionate about energy, sustainability and
transportation, all which combine to make this a perfect fit as I
step in to lead this division during a period of unprecedented
growth for both Ideanomics and the EV industry as a whole."
A turnkey fleet electrification solution, Ideanomics Mobility
provides access to cutting-edge products and services across
vehicle procurement, charging infrastructure and energy management
through a suite of EV-specific subsidiaries.
"Robin has proven to be a driving force in his recent consulting
role for Ideanomics Mobility," said Ideanomics CEO Alf Poor. "Bringing him onto our internal team
in a leadership capacity will help us to expand our already
impressive global talent pool, as well as help us further develop
our strategic advantage as a global provider of EV mobility
solutions. The past year we have successfully landed over
$1 billion in acquisitions, including
our latest proposed acquisition of VIA Motors for up to
$630 million, which was announced
last week. There is truly no better time for Robin to join
Ideanomics Mobility as we set our sights on realizing our potential
and driving growth on our path to a zero-emission future."
For more information and news on Ideanomics, please visit
https://ideanomics.com.
About Ideanomics
Ideanomics is a global company
focused on the convergence of financial services and industries
experiencing technological disruption. The Ideanomics Mobility
division is a service provider which facilitates the adoption of
electric vehicles by commercial fleet operators through offering
vehicle procurement, finance and leasing, and energy management
solutions under an innovative sales to financing to charging
(S2F2C) business model. Ideanomics Capital is focused on disruptive
fintech solutions for the financial services industry. Together,
Ideanomics Mobility and Ideanomics Capital provide global customers
and partners with leading technologies and services designed to
improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability, and offer
shareholders the opportunity to participate in high-potential
growth industries.
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