Karla Agan has been appointed Vice President of Bolt for Business, tasked with accelerating the service's growth across Europe and Africa. Since assuming the role earlier this year, Agan has focused on business development and team expansion, leveraging his extensive experience in leading companies and international teams. His previous roles include CEO positions at Glassense and Empower, and leadership roles at Enefit Group and Swedbank.

Agan's responsibilities include supporting customers in over 50 markets, delivering cost efficiency, control, and scalability as an alternative to traditional business travel. Markus Villig, CEO and founder of Bolt, stated, “Bolt for Business is already used by more than 70,000 companies in Europe and Africa, and we're looking to grow this number significantly. Karla's experience in leading international sales teams and expanding businesses from different industries will help accelerate our growth.”

According to the Bolt for Business Commuting Survey, 37% of people in Poland, Czechia, Romania, and Slovakia travel for business at least once a week, highlighting significant growth potential. Agan expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive our ambitious growth plans whilst ensuring the high-quality service our customers expect from Bolt for Business.”

Launched in 2018, Bolt for Business offers mobility solutions such as ride-hailing, car-sharing, and micromobility to organisations of all sizes. With operations in over 50 countries, Bolt aims to transition from owned cars to shared mobility, serving over 200 million customers worldwide.

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