HELSINKI / LISBON – 12 Dec 2023 -- EVA Global announced today the appointment of Jane Hoffer, a veteran entrepreneur with deep e-mobility expertise, as the new Chief Executive Officer. Hoffer brings extensive e-mobility and leadership experience with past roles including CEO of e-mobility SaaS company Daloop, a Galp Energia group company, and Chief Business Officer of V2X technology company Veniam. Hoffer is also an experienced entrepreneur, having founded Prescient, a forecasting and replenishment company, which Hoffer led, took public and successfully exited. Hoffer has held numerous C-suite roles and Board positions, both as a member and Chair. Hoffer holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, summa cum laude, from Texas A&M University and has also worked in adjacent sectors spanning B2B and B2C technology, hardware, and software.
Hoffer was appointed CEO of EVA Global on 12th December 2023, picking up the reigns from previous co-CEOs, Niina Suuriniemi Hopper, and Donald Hopper, who founded EVA Global. Suuriniemi-Hopper and Hopper will continue to work closely with the EVA Global management team and Board of Directors, as the company enters a new phase of growth.
Niina Suuriniemi Hopper, co-founder, and former co-CEO of EVA Global said,
"On behalf of the whole Board and team, I am delighted to welcome Jane to EVA Global and am confident her vision and experience are uniquely placed to support the company on their global growth journey. I look forward to working closely with Jane and the EVA Global team as we grow to support more customers globally."
Donald Hopper, co-founder, and former co-CEO of EVA Global said,
"After an extensive, global search we have been fortunate to find Jane, who is a dynamic and values-driven business leader with an excellent track record of delivering commercial results and best-in-class customer experiences, as well as a strong alignment with our culture. I am confident that EVA Global is more than ready for this next exciting chapter. "
Jane Hoffer, CEO of EVA Global, said,
"In a world where the green transition is mission critical, I am excited about the opportunity to lead EVA Global’s next wave of innovation. I look forward to unlocking EVA Global’s full potential and to delivering long-term sustainable growth and value. I also want to thank Niina and Donald for their continued close collaboration, and the brilliant EVA Global team for their trust that together we will provide customers with a world-class EV experience."
The Board expresses its gratitude to Suuriniemi-Hopper and Hopper for their leadership and contributions to EVA Global’s growth journey.
