Charging Network IONNA Selects Durham, North Carolina as HQ; Announces new Leadership Team

IONNA, the charging network founded by a coalition of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia and Stellantis, has announced the selection of Durham, North Carolina as its global headquarters. The announcement comes after IONNA received regulatory approval, and the commencement of its operations in February.

With a new headquarters, IONNA says it can now accelerate its 2024 launch plans. 

IONNA also announced the appointment of several key executives to its leadership team including a CFO, CPO and COO.

Derek Rush joins the joint venture (JV) as its new Chief Financial Officer.

The JV plans to build North America’s leading charging network of 30,000+ ultra-fast charging stations.

It anticipates opening its first charging stations in the US in 2024.

Seth Cutler, CEO of IONNA. “We are thrilled to call Durham home. The area’s established history of research, innovation, and its vibrant growing community, make it the perfect place for IONNA to join, thrive, and pioneer. I’m excited to grow a cross-industry team that will deliver the IONNA vision from our new home base.”

Rush adds: "Joining IONNA is a unique opportunity to contribute to a new company while also helping the industry move forward. I’m thrilled to be part of this key inflection point in the future of sustainable mobility solutions."

IONNA plans tio offer over 30,000 ultra-fast-and-reliable charging points by 2030.