Phoenix Motor Appoints Industry Veteran John Walsh to Lead US Operations PhoenixEV; Walsh named President of Phoenix Motor and CEO of PhoenixEV
Phoenix Motor (OTC PINK:PEVM) has appointed John Walsh as President of Phoenix Motor and CEO of PhoenixEV, the company's U.S.-based commercial EV brand. Walsh brings over 35 years of leadership experience in transit and electric mobility industries, having previously served as President of EO Charging Americas and Chief Commercial Officer at Proterra.
Walsh will lead PhoenixEV's business strategy and execution across its U.S. operations, focusing on expanding market share in zero-emission transit and commercial fleet sectors. Denton Peng will continue as CEO of Phoenix Motor, overseeing the company's strategic direction, innovation, and global operations.
Phoenix Motor (OTC PINK:PEVM) ha nominato John Walsh presidente di Phoenix Motor e amministratore delegato (CEO) di PhoenixEV, il marchio statunitense dell'azienda per i veicoli commerciali elettrici. Walsh porta con sé oltre 35 anni di esperienza dirigenziale nei settori del trasporto e della mobilità elettrica, avendo ricoperto in precedenza il ruolo di presidente di EO Charging Americas e di Chief Commercial Officer presso Proterra.
Walsh guiderà la strategia aziendale e l'esecuzione operativa di PhoenixEV negli Stati Uniti, con l'obiettivo di aumentare la quota di mercato nei settori del trasporto a emissioni zero e delle flotte commerciali. Denton Peng continuerà a ricoprire il ruolo di CEO di Phoenix Motor, supervisionando la direzione strategica, l'innovazione e le operazioni globali dell'azienda.
Phoenix Motor (OTC PINK:PEVM) ha nombrado a John Walsh presidente de Phoenix Motor y consejero delegado (CEO) de PhoenixEV, la marca estadounidense de la compañía para vehículos eléctricos comerciales. Walsh aporta más de 35 años de experiencia en puestos directivos en los sectores del transporte y la movilidad eléctrica, habiendo sido anteriormente presidente de EO Charging Americas y director comercial (Chief Commercial Officer) en Proterra.
Walsh liderará la estrategia empresarial y la ejecución de PhoenixEV en Estados Unidos, con el objetivo de aumentar la cuota de mercado en los sectores del transporte cero emisiones y las flotas comerciales. Denton Peng seguirá siendo CEO de Phoenix Motor, supervisando la dirección estratégica, la innovación y las operaciones globales de la compañía.
Phoenix Motor (OTC PINK:PEVM)는 John Walsh를 Phoenix Motor 사장 겸 회사의 미국 기반 상용 전기차 브랜드인 PhoenixEV의 최고경영자(CEO)로 임명했습니다. Walsh는 대중교통 및 전기 모빌리티 분야에서 35년 이상의 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 이전에 EO Charging Americas의 사장과 Proterra의 최고상업책임자(Chief Commercial Officer)를 역임했습니다.
Walsh는 미국 내 PhoenixEV의 사업 전략 수립과 실행을 총괄하며, 무배출(제로 배출) 대중교통 및 상업용 차량(플릿) 분야에서 시장 점유율 확대에 주력할 예정입니다. Denton Peng는 회사의 전략적 방향성, 혁신 및 글로벌 운영을 계속해서 총괄하는 Phoenix Motor의 CEO로 남습니다.
Phoenix Motor (OTC PINK:PEVM) a nommé John Walsh président de Phoenix Motor et CEO de PhoenixEV, la marque américaine du groupe pour les véhicules électriques commerciaux. Walsh apporte plus de 35 ans d'expérience en direction dans les secteurs du transport et de la mobilité électrique, ayant précédemment été président d'EO Charging Americas et Chief Commercial Officer chez Proterra.
Walsh pilotera la stratégie commerciale et son exécution pour PhoenixEV aux États-Unis, en se concentrant sur l'augmentation de la part de marché dans les secteurs du transport zéro émission et des flottes commerciales. Denton Peng restera CEO de Phoenix Motor, supervisant la direction stratégique, l'innovation et les opérations mondiales de l'entreprise.
Phoenix Motor (OTC PINK:PEVM) hat John Walsh zum Präsidenten von Phoenix Motor und zum CEO von PhoenixEV, der US-amerikanischen kommerziellen E-Fahrzeugmarke des Unternehmens, ernannt. Walsh bringt über 35 Jahre Führungserfahrung in den Bereichen Transit und elektrische Mobilität mit und war zuvor Präsident von EO Charging Americas sowie Chief Commercial Officer bei Proterra.
Walsh wird die Geschäftsstrategie und Umsetzung von PhoenixEV in den USA leiten, mit dem Schwerpunkt auf der Erweiterung des Marktanteils im Bereich emissionsfreier Verkehrsmittel und kommerzieller Fahrzeugflotten. Denton Peng bleibt CEO von Phoenix Motor und verantwortet die strategische Ausrichtung, Innovationen und die globalen Aktivitäten des Unternehmens.
- Appointment of highly experienced executive with 35+ years in transit and EV industries
- Strategic focus on expanding U.S. market presence in zero-emission transit and commercial fleet sectors
- Maintained leadership continuity with Denton Peng remaining as CEO
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ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2025 / Phoenix Motor Inc. (OTC PINK:PEVM), a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, today announced the appointment of John Walsh as President of Phoenix Motor and Chief Executive Officer of PhoenixEV, the Company's U.S.-based commercial EV brand focused on light, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles built in America for the American market. Denton Peng remains Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Motor, continuing to lead the Company's overall strategic direction, innovation roadmap, and global operations.
"We're excited to welcome John to our team," said Denton Peng, CEO of Phoenix Motor. "He brings a deep understanding of the transit and EV markets, along with a demonstrated ability to scale high-growth transportation companies. With more than three decades of experience and a record of operational excellence, we're confident John will help PhoenixEV accelerate its mission to deliver clean, quiet, and intelligent mobility solutions across the U.S."
Walsh is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of leadership in the transit and electric mobility industries, most recently serving as President of EO Charging Americas, where he led commercial fleet electrification efforts across North America. He previously held key leadership positions at Proterra as Chief Commercial Officer, where he drove record electric transit bus sales and led the Transit, Powered, and Energy business units. Walsh also served as President and COO of Davey Coach, President of REV Bus Group, overseeing nine business units including ENC and Collins School Bus, and CEO of MV-1/VPG, a specialty OEM serving the paratransit market.
"I'm honored to join Phoenix Motor at such an important inflection point," said Walsh. "PhoenixEV has a remarkable legacy in electric transportation, and with our coast-to-coast operations, industry-leading EV platforms, and deep customer relationships, we are poised for strong growth. I look forward to working with our team to strengthen execution, build backlog, and deliver outstanding zero-emission products for our partners and communities."
Walsh will be responsible for driving PhoenixEV's business strategy and execution across its expanding U.S. footprint, with a focus on growing market share in the zero-emission transit and commercial fleet sectors, scaling production capabilities, and accelerating customer adoption of Phoenix's electric mobility solutions.
About Phoenix Motor Inc.
Phoenix Motor Inc. is redefining commercial transportation with smart, zero-emission electric vehicles. Through our two brands - PhoenixEV (America manufacturing for America market) and EdisonFuture (International resources for international market) - we deliver a full range of heavy-, medium-, and light-duty EVs, from transit and shuttle buses to delivery vans and trucks.
With cutting-edge electric drive systems and seamless integration of autonomous driving technologies, Phoenix is driving the future of sustainable transit, logistics, and community mobility - in the U.S. and beyond. Learn more at phoenixev.ai.
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