OUR LEADERSHIP
Meet the team behind the product.
Michael D. Farkas - Founder & CEO
Mr. Farkas is the founder and former Executive Chairman and CEO of Blink Charging inc., and is the founder and managing director of The Farkas Group, a privately held investment firm. In addition, Mr. Farkas was also the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Atlas Group, where its subsidiary, Atlas Capital Services, a broker-dealer, successfully raised capital for numerous public and private clients. Over the last 32 years, Mr. Farkas has established a successful track record as a principal investor across a variety of industries.
Yechiel Baron ESQ. - In House Counsel
Yechiel Baron is an experienced legal professional, with a strong background in corporate and securities law. Yechiel previously served as in-house counsel at Blink Charging Co. (2018-2023). There, he provided legal support on a variety of matters, including litigation support, domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, and various public offerings. Currently, Yechiel is licensed in Florida and Washington D.C., and serves as in-house counsel for the Farkas Group and Balance Labs Inc., where he continues to leverage his expertise to address legal challenges effectively. An adept problem solver and dedicated legal professional, Yechiel continues to leave his mark in the legal field, consistently delivering strategic solutions and fostering growth.
Carmen Villegas - Director of Ops
Ms. Villegas previously worked at Blink Charging Co., a Nasdaq publicly traded company, where she joined as their second employee. Currently, she is employed at The Farkas Group, Inc., an investment and holding company. At both organizations, Ms. Villegas has played a crucial role in assisting with SEC filings, quarterly reports, and coordination between accounting, legal, and operations. She has also been involved in HR processes, and handling various tasks to support daily operations. Ms. Villegas holds an Associate in Arts Degree in Business Administration & Accounting, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology from Florida International University.
Ari Feldman - CFO
Ari Feldman, CPA, has over 25 years of extensive experience in a wide range of positions. In the role of CFO, he provides management with the oversight over accounting and finance operations, as well as designs and monitors financial processes and controls. In addition to his accounting and finance oversight responsibilities, Ari offers management, internal strategic advice. He assists with the identification of key risks, designs controls to mitigate the risk, and documents the procedures. Companies that Ari has previously helped represent a variety of industries including satellite communications, law firms, doctors’ practices, broadcasting, retail, software and hardware technology.
