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ChargePoint Announces Executive and Board Appointments to Strengthen Software-Based Electric Vehicle Charging Expertise

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ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, announces key appointments to strengthen its software-based electric vehicle charging platform. Mansi Khetani has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective July 9, 2024. Khetani has been with ChargePoint since 2018, serving as interim CFO since November 2023. Ash Chowdappa joins as Director of Software Development, bringing 25 years of technology leadership experience, most recently at HPE Aruba Networks. Mitesh Dhruv, a seasoned finance professional, joins the Board and Audit Committee. These appointments are designed to strengthen ChargePoint’s leadership position in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, leveraging his extensive expertise in financial planning, product strategy and software development.

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  • Mansi Khetani has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (effective July 9, 2024), bringing with him extensive experience in financial planning and investment banking.


  • Appointment of Ash Chowdappa as Director of Software Development, bringing 25 years of technology industry leadership experience.


  • Appointment of Mitesh Dhruv to the Board and Audit Committee, giving him significant experience in accounting and finance.










CAMPBELL, California.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of network charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Software Development Officer and a new member of its Board of Directors (the “Board”). All three individuals join ChargePoint with the skills, passion and experience to continue accelerating ChargePoint’s leadership in the electrification of transportation.

“I’m thrilled to have these three formidable leaders join the ChargePoint team. They each bring unique skills that will help us continue to make ChargePoint the go-to platform for anyone looking to offer electric vehicle charging, and they share a deep passion for building something that’s better than any other alternative. The potential for a company that recruits great people is nearly limitless, and these three additions to our team are as great as it gets,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint.

Mansi Khetani has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective July 9, 2024. Ms. Khetani has been with ChargePoint since 2018. She previously led the financial planning and analysis efforts before becoming interim CFO in November 2023. She has extensive experience in financial planning, corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, and investment banking. Ms. Khetani previously held executive leadership positions at Gainsight and Rocket Fuel, and investment banking leadership positions at Piper Jaffray and Merrill Lynch. Mansi holds an MBA and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Ash Chowdappa has joined ChargePoint as Chief Development Officer for Software, where he will lead the software team across all regions, products, and segments. Mr. Chowdappa is a seasoned technology veteran with nearly 25 years of leadership in customer-facing and field-facing businesses. He has a proven track record of driving product strategy from inception to launch. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Software for HPE Aruba Networks across the Cloud, Security, and Networking Infrastructure portfolio, where he led R&D. His leadership experience combined with deep technical expertise make him the ideal executive to lead ChargePoint’s software organization.

Mitesh Dhruv has joined ChargePoint’s Board of Directors and will serve on the Audit Committee. Mr. Dhruv has nearly 25 years of accounting and finance experience, including a career on Wall Street as an equity analyst. Previously, Mr. Dhruv served as the Audit Committee Chair for ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. and as the CFO for RingCentral, Inc., a provider of cloud-based communications and collaboration solutions. Highly respected in the software community, he has been named an All-America Best Software CFO by Institutional Investor for three consecutive years. He is a CPA, CPA, and holds a B.A. in accounting.

About ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.

ChargePoint has been an innovator in all aspects of electric vehicle charging since 2007, before the first mass-market electric vehicle hit the road. ChargePoint offers solutions for the entire electric vehicle ecosystem, including drivers, charging station owners, vehicle manufacturers and others. ChargePoint’s accessible and reliable portfolio of software, hardware and services enables drivers around the world to have a seamless experience North America AND EuropeWith ChargePoint, any driver who needs to charge can do so by accessing over 1 million charging locations worldwide. ChargePoint has powered over 10 billion electric miles and will continue to innovate as part of its mission to lower global emissions while improving the future of transportation. For more information, visit ChargePoint Press Officethis ChargePoint Investor Relations Websiteor contact ChargePoint North America Or European Press Offices Or Investor Relations.

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Source: ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.








Frequently asked questions



Who will be the new CFO of ChargePoint (CHPT) from July 2024?

Mansi Khetani will assume the role of new CFO of ChargePoint (CHPT) effective July 9, 2024.


What role will Ash Chowdappa play at ChargePoint (CHPT)?

Ash Chowdappa to become Director of Software Development at ChargePoint (CHPT)


Who is the new member of ChargePoint (CHPT)’s Board of Directors and Audit Committee?

Mitesh Dhruv has been appointed to the ChargePoint (CHPT) Board of Directors and will serve on the Audit Committee.


What is the ChargePoint stock symbol?

ChargePoint’s ticker symbol is CHPT.