FreeNow, Ireland’s multi-mobility app, has announced the appointment of Charlie Gleeson as the new general manager for the Irish market. Gleeson will be responsible for leading FreeNow’s business in Ireland and delivering its strategic ambition to continue growing the scale and diversity of FreeNow’s mobility offering for people across the …
Read More »Zwift co-founder Scott Barger joins Flare advisory board
Flare, the micromobility safety intelligence company, has welcomed Scott Barger to its advisory team to help shape the future of protecting vulnerable road users (VRUs). Together, they are hoping to drive innovation and transform the landscape of micromobility safety. As the co-founder of Zwift, the virtual training platform, Barger has …
Read More »Estonian e-bike brand Ampler appoints Kadri Rehkli as interim CEO
Ampler, the Estonian electric bike company, has appointed Kadri Rehkli as interim CEO. Rehkli has been tasked with contributing towards the strength of the company and the products, following the merger with KÕU Mobility Group earlier this year. She is the former COO of KÕU Mobility Group and will lead …
Read More »See.Sense welcomes Richard Pearce as new chief operating officer
See.Sense, a provider of intelligent cycling products and data services, has announced the appointment of Richard Pearce as its new chief operating officer (COO). Pearce, who comes from a successful stint at a health tech startup, brings more than 20 years experience in operations, marketing and product development in high …
Read More »E-bike brand Cowboy appoints Oliver Barleben to oversee global operations
Belgian e-bike brand Cowboy has appointed Oliver Barleben to oversee global operations as chief supply chain officer. Barleben will be responsible for Cowboy’s supply chain and ensuring the product quality, while also overseeing planning, procurement, manufacturing and logistics. With previous experience in supply chains and procurement, Barleben was most recently …
Read More »Thomas Zimmermann set to become CEO of Free Now
Thomas Zimmermann is to become the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Free Now, as of 1st April. Since 2018, Zimmermann has been responsible for Free Now’s communication and marketing activities, marketplace performance as well as the data and growth teams as chief marketing officer. In his role, he initiated …
Read More »Sandy Ma to spearhead new E-Bike Grand Prix
Sandy Ma has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) of the E-Bike Grand Prix (EBK GP) series. Ma will oversee the development and delivery of the EBK GP series, managing the operational team and working with all technical partners supporting the event. She will also sit on the board alongside …
Read More »Shared transport charity CoMoUK appoints new board members from Tier, Arriva and Co Cars
The shared transport charity CoMoUk has appointed three new board members. CoMoUK (Collaborative Mobility UK) aims to guide the country as it transitions to more sustainable transport modes through shared mobility options. The latest development sees the charity appoint three new board members from the micromobility and shared transport industries. …
Read More »Ballinger to replace Groves as BikeBiz and MMB editor
James Groves has stepped down from his position as group editor on BikeBiz and MMB after three-and-a-half years at the helm. Having joined BikeBiz in March 2018, Groves led the brand through two acquisitions, first by Future Publishing and later Biz Media, before launching micromobility sister title MMB in July 2020. Groves will be replaced by Cycling Weekly news editor Alex …
Read More »Dott accelerates growth with e-bike launch, appoints general manager for the Netherlands
Dott has announced plans to further its growth with the launch of a new e-bike and the appointment of a Netherlands general manager. Dott will launch its new e-bike on 12th October in a milestone for the business as it expands its offer with new vehicles. Initially in Paris and …
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