Charge Enterprises Appoints Jeffrey S. Kuhlman Chief Communications Officer

Extensive global experience in brand, product, advanced technology, environmental and media communications

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 15, 2022 / Charge Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRGE) ("Charge" or the "Company"), a global business with the vision of connecting people everywhere with communications and electric vehicle ("EV") charging infrastructure, today announced that Jeffrey S. Kuhlman has joined the Company as Chief Communications Officer handling public relations, corporate communications, and marketing.

"As we foster relationships with clients, many of whom are creating transformative change in the automotive vertical leading the adoption of EVs, it is vital that Charge's brand is amplified, and our communications elevate the Charge differentiators and our unique competitive advantages. Jeff Kuhlman's distinguished expertise with premier global automotive companies and technology will align with our foundation of delivering the highest level of integrity and exceptional quality service to our customer base. We are confident Jeff's contributions will accentuate the true value of our Charge brand and accelerate the recognition of becoming the most trusted infrastructure provider for next-gen broadband and EV charging," said Andrew Fox, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer "We welcome you with open arms to the Charge family, Jeff!"

Mr. Kuhlman joins Charge from Bentley Motors, Inc., one of the world's most desirable luxury brands, where he was Chief Communications & Marketing Officer responsible for the design and implementation of corporate communications and marketing strategies, product introductions, and internal communications for all the company's operations in North America and South America. He joined Bentley Motors following a four-year assignment in Japan as head of Global Communications for Nissan Motor Company. He was previously Chief Communications Officer for Audi of America following a 20-year career at General Motors, where he held several communications positions in the powertrain, truck, and advanced technology groups and served as a speechwriter for the President of GM North America, ending his tenure as the head of Communications for the company's North American Vehicle Sales, Service, and Marketing Group.

"Charge is superbly positioned to lead in deploying the network of EV chargers and broadband infrastructure that America needs for electrical vehicle growth and secure, fast wireless communications," said Kuhlman. "This is a multi-decade revolution in data delivery and EV mobility, and Andrew and the Charge team present a unique value proposition with seamless end-to-end, equipment agnostic next-gen broadband and EV infrastructure solutions. I am excited and honored to join this incredibly talented leadership team."

Mr. Kuhlman earned a BA in Communications from the University of Toledo and an MBA from Michigan State University. His philanthropic efforts focus on cancer research and education; he supports the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research, The University of Toledo, and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He is a member of PTTOW!, an invitation-only community for CEOs, CMOs and Icons, and he formerly participated in the Arthur W. Page Society, an association for senior public relations and corporate communications executives and educators.

About Charge Enterprises, Inc.

Telecommunications

Our Telecommunications business ("Telecommunications") has provided routing of both voice, data and short message services ("SMS") to carriers and mobile network operators ("MNOs") globally for over two decades and is poised to selectively add profitable products and services to this long-established business.

Infrastructure

Our Infrastructure business ("Infrastructure") has a primary focus on two fast growing sectors: broadband, including cell tower, small cell, and in-building applications, and electric vehicle ("EV") charging. Solutions for these two sectors include: design and engineering, equipment specification and sourcing, installation, data and software solutions, and service and maintenance.

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Contacts:

Marketing:

Jeff Kuhlman (571) 246-3857
jkuhlman@charge.enterprises

Investor Relations:

Christine Cannella (954) 298-6518
ccannella@charge.enterprises

Carolyn Capaccio, CFA (212) 838-3777
ccapaccio@lhai.com

SOURCE: Charge Enterprises Inc.