Polestar Announces Board Changes Ahead of 2025 AGM, Emphasizing Sustainability and Innovation in Electric Vehicle Market.

Polestar Automotive has announced changes to its Board of Directors ahead of its 2025 AGM. New board members Cynthia Dubin and Joe Zhang will join, while Karen Francis and David Richter will depart. The company aims to strengthen its market position and governance with the new additions. Polestar is committed to sustainability and innovation in the electric vehicle market and plans to diversify its manufacturing footprint and expand its model lineup.

Polestar Automotive, the Swedish electric performance car brand, has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors ahead of its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for June 30, 2025. The company is set to welcome new directors Cynthia Dubin and Joe Zhang while bidding farewell to Karen Francis and David Richter. These changes aim to strengthen Polestar's market position and governance.

Karen Francis and David Richter's terms are ending at the AGM, and they have both announced that they will not stand for re-election. Additionally, David Wei and Daniel Li have decided to resign from the Board, effective at the closing of the AGM. In their stead, Francesca Gamboni and Laura Shen are standing for re-election, and two new Directors, Cynthia Dubin and Joe Zhang, are proposed and recommended for election.

Cynthia Dubin, an experienced Chief Financial Officer and Board Director currently serving on the board of Ice Futures Europe, Hurco Companies, Inc., and the UK Competition and Markets Authority, will bring her valuable financial expertise to the Polestar Board. Joe Zhang, who is set to succeed Daniel Li, is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

Winfried Vahland, Polestar Board Chair, expressed gratitude to the departing members for their significant contributions to transforming Polestar into a listed company. He also welcomed the proposed new directors, highlighting their valuable experience as beneficial for the company’s future.

Polestar, committed to sustainability and innovation in the electric vehicle market, plans to diversify its manufacturing footprint and expand its model lineup. With three models in its current lineup—Polestar 2, Polestar 3, and Polestar 4—the company plans to introduce the Polestar 5 four-door GT in 2025, followed by the Polestar 6 roadster and the Polestar 7 compact SUV.

The company faces substantial challenges, including a negative EBITDA of $1.77 billion in the last twelve months and a decline in revenue by 14.1%. However, these changes to the Board aim to address these challenges and strengthen Polestar's position in the competitive electric vehicle market.

Polestar's comprehensive sustainability strategy covers four areas: Climate, Transparency, Circularity, and Inclusion. The company aims to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 per-vehicle-sold and become climate-neutral across its value chain by 2040.

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