Rick Wilmer is the current CEO of ChargePoint Holdings, Inc., a leading player in the electric vehicle charging industry. He took the helm on November 16, 2023, following a series of leadership changes within the company. Before joining ChargePoint, he...
Rick Wilmer is the current CEO of ChargePoint Holdings, Inc., a leading player in the electric vehicle charging industry. He took the helm on November 16, 2023, following a series of leadership changes within the company. Before joining ChargePoint, he had an interesting career that included roles as Chief Executive Officer of Chowbotics, a company known for creating robots that prepare fresh food. His journey also took him to Arista Networks, where he was the General Manager of their WiFi Business. Rick holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, which gives him a solid technical foundation in operations. In 2023, his salary as CEO was set at $625,000, reflecting a substantial increase after his promotion. His strategy and approach focus on aligning with both company performance and stockholder interests, which is critical in the fast-evolving EV market. Rick is about driving growth and ensuring ChargePoint leads in a competitive landscape.