Flash, a leader in end-to-end parking technology, has announced the appointment of Chris Donus as President. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Donus will take on an expanded role in overseeing day-to-day operations and collaborating closely with the leadership team. His focus will be on executing transformative strategies aimed at expanding Flash's digital demand network, EV charging, and parking platform, as well as driving the regionalized branch organization to deliver unparalleled partner experiences.
Dan Sharplin will continue as Chairman and CEO, concentrating on international growth, strategic transactions, and ecosystem partnerships. Sharplin emphasized the significance of Donus's promotion, stating, "This promotion reflects Chris’s exceptional leadership and expertise at this time of tremendous momentum for Flash as we rapidly scale our industry-leading parking and EV charging digital ecosystem. In the next 24 months, we anticipate more transformation in the parking industry than we’ve seen in several decades prior. Chris has the relevant experience to ensure we execute on our priorities that allow us to drive this industry transformation."
Donus echoed these sentiments, highlighting the company's innovation and hard work. "We are building a parking and EV charging ecosystem where a seamless driver experience benefits everyone," he said. "There is an incredible amount of innovation and hard work being done across Flash to build the platform and partnerships that further our position as the leader in parking and EV Charging technology. I look forward to ensuring the value we create is incomparable in my role as President of Flash."
Before joining Flash, Donus served as COO and CFO at Wheel Health, a venture-backed telehealth platform developer that connects companies and clinicians for virtual care delivery. He has also held senior leadership roles at Lyft, where he was VP and Business Unit leader of Express Drive, generating over $400 million in rental revenue and over $2 billion in Lyft rides. His experience also includes serving as president and other leadership roles at Silvercar, as well as positions at Freescale Semiconductor, Hertz Global Holding, and Lucent Technologies.
The appointment of Donus is a strategic move by Flash to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the rapidly evolving parking and EV charging industry. The emphasis on expanding the company's digital demand network and enhancing the driver experience is expected to set new standards in the industry. As the world increasingly moves towards electric vehicles and smarter urban mobility solutions, Flash's innovative approach could significantly impact how cities manage parking and charging infrastructure, ultimately benefiting drivers with more efficient, reliable, and eco-friendly options.
