A fast-growing Cincinnati startup has named its next CEO.
EdgeEnergy, an electric vehicle infrastructure company, announced Oct. 17 the appointment of Shaun Shuler as the company’s new chief executive officer. Shuler moves into the role most recently held by Greg York, founder of EdgeEnergy.
"Shaun brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of building high-performing teams. His demonstrated success in growing revenue and his hands-on, collaborative approach to management make him the ideal candidate to lead EdgeEnergy into its next phase of growth,” York said in a news release.
“His passion for sustainable transportation and commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences align perfectly with our company's vision."
York, the co-inventor of EdgeEnergy’s proprietary technology and leader of the company since 2020, will transition into the role of chief operating officer. In this position, York will focus on operational efficiency and expand EdgeEnergy’s market reach.
Prior to joining EdgeEnergy, Shuler was at New York-based Dataminr, an artificial intelligence platform used to drive real-time event and risk detection. He held leadership positions at Dataminr, driving sales growth and fostering team success according to the release.
"EdgeEnergy's mission to eliminate range anxiety by providing innovative, accessible EV charging solutions resonates deeply with me,” Shuler said in the release. “As an EV owner myself, I understand the acute need for additional EV fast charging capacity nationwide.”
EdgeEnergy, founded in 2020 and based in Green Township, designs and manufactures conversion hardware that allows for the installation of DC fast chargers on single-phase power infrastructure, allowing for installations in “edge-of-grid” locations, or remote areas like state parks, small towns and rural resorts.
The tech allows for faster and lower-cost installation and addresses one of the greatest barriers to broader EV adoption: range anxiety.
The company recently pledged to spend $150 million to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Ohio and to grow its team by 60 by early 2025.
It was named a Cincy Inno Startup to Watch for 2023 and was a finalist for this year’s Fire Awards in the sustainability category, honoring products or services that create positive social or environmental impact.
