René van Olst has been promoted to CEO, EMEA and APAC
Chauffeur service provider Blacklane has promoted René van Olst to chief executive officer in EMEA and APAC, while Kasra Moshkani has been appointed to the newly created role of chief executive officer, Americas.
The appointments come as the company looks to expand its operations in key markets.
Both van Olst and Moshkani will report to Blacklane founder and CEO Jens Wohltorf and will oversee growth, operations and revenue across major cities in their respective regions, with a focus on business travel.
The regional CEOs will also be tasked with recruiting general managers in cities such as Paris, New York and Los Angeles, the company said.
Based in Berlin, van Olst joined Blacklane in 2019 and has served as its chief operating officer since 2022. Meanwhile, Miami-based Moshkani joins the company from secure identity platform CLEAR.
Commenting on the appointments, Wohltorf said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Kasra and promote René as we double-down our investment in the Americas and strengthen our commitment in key regions around the world. These new appointments bring stellar track records and in-depth knowledge of many sectors important to us as we prime ourselves for rapid growth in 2026 and beyond.”