Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, today announced that Luis Boada will join Wallbox as Chief Financial Officer effective May 15, 2024. Following a transition period, Wallbox will propose the appointment of Jordi Lainz as a member of the Board of Directors during the 2024 Annual General Meeting of shareholders.
Luis Boada has close to two decades of experience in corporate development, finance, and investor relations with extensive knowledge of both North American and European markets. Luis joins Wallbox from Fluidra, a global leader in pool equipment and connected solutions, listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange, where he served as the CFO of North America. During his eight years at Fluidra, Luis has established key processes, integrations and expansion efforts that contributed to the company's financial success, including the Fluidra and Zodiac merger.
“We are excited to announce the appointment of Luis Boada as CFO of Wallbox. With extensive experience working at companies with operations across Europe and North America, and a track record of leading operational improvements within a listed company, Luis brings with him a wealth of knowledge that will support our strategic plan,” said Enric Asunción, CEO and cofounder of Wallbox. “We believe his expertise can help lead the Company advance through its next chapter.”
“Jordi has been a key driver of Wallbox’s success from the beginning, transforming Wallbox from a startup into a New York Stock Exchange listed company. Over the past six years Jordi has put the company in a steadfast position to become a global player in the EV charging industry, and we look forward to the continued contribution his expertise and ingenuity can bring through his expected board representation.” continued Enric.
The news comes on the heels of several other key commercial announcements. Among these: Wallbox recently announced a minority investment and plans to collaborate commercially with Generac; has officially launched and commissioned their DC fast charger, Supernova 180, in North America; Wallbox announced their entry into commercial and shared space charging in North America with the launch of Pulsar Pro; and continues to progress with product and innovation integrations with ABL, a German pioneer in manufacturing and EV charging that was recently acquired by Wallbox.
