Behyad Jafari has joined Splend as Chief Growth Officer after leaving his role at the Electric Vehicle Council where he was at the forefront of EV adoption in Australia.
Chris King, CEO of Splend, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Behyad to our leadership team. His unparalleled expertise in the EV sector and ability to drive change through complex stakeholder engagements will be instrumental in taking Splend to the next level. Behyad’s appointment is a testament to our commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the transportation industry.”
Jafari brings a wealth of experience to Splend, having served as the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) CEO for eight years. He led significant advancements in Australia’s EV industry during his tenure, including successful campaigns for the New Vehicle Efficiency standards.
As Splend’s Chief Growth Officer, he will be responsible for medium and long-term strategic growth initiatives, working closely with key stakeholders across our infrastructure, government, OEM and platform partners engagement.
“I am excited to join Splend at this pivotal moment in the transportation sector’s evolution. Splend’s innovative approach to fundamentally change how people own and operate an EV and its commitment to sustainability align perfectly with my vision for the future of mobility. I look forward to leveraging my experience to further enhance Splend’s EV leadership and drive growth to the next level in this rapidly changing market.”
