Former GM, NASCAR Exec Joins ElectraMeccanica

Former GM, NASCAR Exec Joins ElectraMeccanica

Kim Brink joins the EV maker as chief revenue officer.

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, has announced the appointment of Kim Brink as chief revenue officer, effective Jan. 24.

Brink brings more than two decades of global agency and C-suite expertise to ElectraMeccanica. Most recently, she was the global chief operating officer and executive committee chair at GTB, a global leading marketing agency dedicated to Ford Motor Co. and its retail dealers. Previously, Brink held senior marketing roles at NASCAR and General Motors. At General Motors, she was the lead Chevrolet marketing executive responsible for 20 vehicle launches, including the Chevy Volt. In addition to her C-Suite experience, Brink has held public board seats as an independent board director and member of the Nominating and Governance Committees for Arctic Cat and as an independent board director of Vista Equity’s DealerSocket. 

Brink earned her Masters in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science from Wayne State University and is a graduate of the Kellogg Executive Development Program at Northwestern University.

Kevin Pavlov, CEO of ElectraMeccanica, commented, “We are excited to have Kim join our executive team in the newly created role of chief revenue officer. As we rapidly scale the production of our vehicles resulting in accelerated commercial deliveries of our iconic SOLO EV nationwide, the addition of a Chief Revenue Officer is part of our natural growth trajectory. Kim is an industry leader with experience in aggressive sales growth in niche markets, joining us during a pivotal time to make a recognizable contribution as we drive brand awareness. I look forward to continued execution alongside Kim in the months ahead as we deliver sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders.”

Brink added, “I am thrilled to join ElectraMeccanica as the company revolutionizes the urban driving experience. I look forward to leveraging my expertise in the automotive industry to contribute to the Company’s vision and success as it becomes a household name.”

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