SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global
(https://beamforall.com/), (Nasdaq: BEEM
(https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BEEM/), BEEMW), a leading provider of
innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of
transportation and energy security, announced that George Syllantavos, based in
Europe, has joined the Beam Global board of directors.
A seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in corporate finance,
strategic planning, corporate boards, governance and entrepreneurship, Mr.
Syllantavos brings deep international experience in the highly relevant sectors
of transportation, maritime, industrials, innovative mobility, automotive
technology and software. He joins Beam Global's board as an independent board
member based in Europe and brings a strong track record in multiple public
listings, M&A transactions, IPOs and the capital markets.
"Europe has aggressive electrification and de-carbonizing commitments in place
which means that we are going to see some very significant infrastructure
investments in the coming years. Recent European positioning at COP28
strengthens that point of view. Having been involved in large projects in Europe
for many years I think that Beam Global's timing on entering this market is most
favorable," said George Syllantavos, Beam Global board member. "I am looking
forward to engaging my relationships and experience to assist in the continued
growth of this excellent company."
George Syllantavos' previous board experience includes public companies Cepton
Technologies, ITHAX Acquisition Corp., Phunware, Inc., Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
and Star Maritime Acquisition Corp. He has held CEO and CFO positions at public
and private companies including Star Bulk Carriers Corp., Growth Capital
Acquisition Corp., Nautilus Marine Acquisition Corp., Stellar V Capital Inc. and
Stellar Acquisition III, Inc. Mr. Syllantavos holds a Bachelor of Science in
Industrial Engineering from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL and a Master of
Business Administration in Operations Management, International Finance and
Transportation Management from Kellogg at Northwestern University in Evanston
IL.
"We are impressed with George Syllantavos' experience with infrastructure
projects across Europe and in a long list of highly relevant industries. He
brings established relationships with Wall Street and is a well-respected public
company leader in the U.S. and Europe," said Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley.
"Currently based in Greece, which we view as a very fertile market for our
products, George is well connected and only an hour from our Beam Europe
factory. Now that we are a global company with a significant presence in Europe,
we welcome his insights and expertise on Beam Global's board of directors."
About Beam Global
Beam Global is a clean technology innovator which develops and manufactures
sustainable infrastructure products and technologies. We operate at the nexus of
clean energy and transportation with a focus on sustainable energy
infrastructure, rapidly deployed and scalable EV charging solutions, safe energy
storage and vital energy security. With operations in the U.S. and Europe, Beam
Global develops, patents, designs, engineers and manufactures unique and
advanced clean technology solutions that power transportation, provide secure
sources of electricity, save time and money and protect the
environment. Headquartered in San Diego with facilities in Chicago, Belgrade and
Kraljevo, Beam Global has a deep patent portfolio and is listed on Nasdaq under
the symbols BEEM and BEEMW. For more information visit BeamForAll.com
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