Holly Angell, CEO of Applegreen’s electric vehicle charging business in the U.S., has stepped down from the convenience retailer, a company spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
Angell retired at the end of last week, and the company has yet to identify her replacement, the spokesperson said.
In a LinkedIn announcement last Wednesday, Angell said she’s ending her tenure with Applegreen to spend more time with family.
“As I reflect on the incredible journey we've had, I am proud of the team's accomplishments and their grit, as well as the lasting impact we have made by electrifying the major roadways in the northeastern US,” Angell said in her announcement. “Our focus on the customer experience and our passion of continuously [improving] is what sets Applegreen Electric apart.”
Dublin, Ireland-based Applegreen established Applegreen Electric in 2021 to focus exclusively on open-access EV charging infrastructure. The company tapped Angell to lead its EV charging business in the states — Applegreen Electric US — in May 2023.
At the time of Angell’s hiring, the c-store retailer had EV charging across nine U.S. states. As CEO, Angell was tasked with growing the business and seeking out opportunities to establish its fast-charging footprint across the country.
During her time in the role, Angell helped craft the c-store retailer’s EV charging blueprint in the Northeast, especially in New York. In March, the company revealed plans to reach at least 70 electric vehicle chargers across 13 of its c-stores in New York by the end of the year, which would nearly double its current count of 41 in the state.
Prior to joining Applegreen, Angell spent over three years as senior vice president of construction, engineering, energy and facilities for 7-Eleven. In this position, she led the development of 7Charge, 7-Eleven's EV charging network.
Applegreen has over 200 convenience stores and travel plazas across 15 U.S. states.
