Mullen Announces Key Hires Across EV Programs
January 26 2023 - 10:30AM
via InvestorWire -- Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN)
(“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”)
manufacturer, announces today a number of hires who have joined the
Company across its commercial van and truck program and Mullen FIVE
EV Crossover programs in support of aggressive EV portfolio growth
plans.
The individual new hires will be working across Mullen’s
different facilities, including the Commercial Vehicle Team in
Troy, Michigan; the Consumer Vehicle Team in Irvine, California;
the Powertrain and Battery Group in Monrovia, California; the
Manufacturing Plant in Tunica, Mississippi; and the Mishawka,
Indiana factory.
“It’s exciting to see the growth across our different teams and
locations in California, Michigan, Indiana and Mississippi,” said
David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive.
“Strategically, we have been adding very strong expertise coming
from tier 1 suppliers, traditional OEMs and other EV start-ups.
It’s very encouraging to see so many strong candidates reach out to
us, looking to join the Mullen team.”
Mullen’s new team members come from a variety of well-known
automotive brands, including, VW, Joyson, GM, Hyundai, Isuzu,
Nexteer, Mahindra, Ford, Stellantis, Hyliion and Electra Meccanica.
These new hires include the following individuals:
Product Development
- Jerry Hu - President, Mullen Commercial Vehicles, formally VP
of Key Safety Systems
- Dave Adkins - Chief of Class 3 Commercial Vehicles, formally
Chief Engineer of Izuzu
- Raj Pai - Chief Engineer Commercial Vehicles, formally VP of
Mahindra
- Steve Ilenich - Director of Commercial Vehicles Quality
- Dongyeol Kang - Director of Vehicle Program Purchasing
- Mohamed Shaib - Director of ADAS
- Seungho Choi - Director of Program Management Commercial
Vehicles
Commercial Sales, Service and Parts
- Paul Loewer - Senior Director, Product Planning and Product
Marketing
- Matt Gostek - Director, Service and Parts
- Bob Sanseverino - Commercial Sales Director – West Region
- Lance Buchanan - Commercial Sales Director – Southeast
Region
About MullenMullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) is
a Southern California-based automotive company building the next
generation of electric vehicles (“EVs”) that will be manufactured
in its two United States-based assembly plants. Mullen's EV
development portfolio includes the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover, Mullen
I-GO Commercial Urban Delivery EV, Mullen Commercial Class 1-3 EVs
and Bollinger Motors, which features both the B1 and B2 electric
SUV trucks and Class 4-6 commercial offerings. On Sept. 7, 2022,
Bollinger Motors became a majority-owned EV truck company of Mullen
Automotive, and on Dec. 1, 2022, Mullen closed on the acquisition
of all of Electric Last Mile Solutions' (“ELMS”) assets, including
all IP and a 650,000-square-foot plant in Mishawaka, Indiana.
To learn more about the Company, visit www.MullenUSA.com.
Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in
this press release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statements
contained in this press release that are not statements of
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identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking
statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are
generally outside the control of Mullen and are difficult to
predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, but are
not limited to, whether the new key hires will meet expectations
and assist with the Company’s growth. Additional examples of such
risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: (i)
Mullen’s ability (or inability) to obtain additional financing in
sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms when needed; (ii)
Mullen's ability to maintain existing, and secure additional,
contracts with manufacturers, parts and other service providers
relating to its business; (iii) Mullen’s ability to successfully
expand in existing markets and enter new markets; (iv) Mullen’s
ability to successfully manage and integrate any acquisitions of
businesses, solutions or technologies; (v) unanticipated operating
costs, transaction costs and actual or contingent liabilities; (vi)
the ability to attract and retain qualified employees and key
personnel; (vii) adverse effects of increased competition on
Mullen’s business; (viii) changes in government licensing and
regulation that may adversely affect Mullen’s business; (ix) the
risk that changes in consumer behavior could adversely affect
Mullen’s business; (x) Mullen’s ability to protect its intellectual
property; and (xi) local, industry and general business and
economic conditions. Additional factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking statements can be found in the most recent annual
report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current
reports on Form 8-K filed by Mullen with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Mullen anticipates that subsequent events and
developments may cause its plans, intentions and expectations to
change. Mullen assumes no obligation, and it specifically disclaims
any intention or obligation, to update any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date they are made and should not
be relied upon as representing Mullen’s plans and expectations as
of any subsequent date.
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613-1900www.MullenUSA.com
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