Urgently Announces Appointment of Alex Zyngier to Board of Directors
28 January 2025 - 1:00AM
Urgent.ly Inc. (Nasdaq: ULY) (“Urgently” or “the Company”), a
U.S.-based leading provider of digital roadside and mobility
assistance technology and services, announced today its board of
directors has appointed Alex Zyngier to serve as a member of the
board, effective January 23, 2025.
“Alex is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of
navigating complex business challenges and driving growth,” said
Matt Booth, Chief Executive Officer and President of Urgently.
“With over 30 years of investment, strategy, governance and
operating experience across a range of industries, Alex brings a
wealth of expertise to Urgently as the Company continues to
transform the roadside assistance industry. We are thrilled to
welcome him to our board and look forward to his
contributions.”
“I am honored to join the Board of Directors at Urgently, a
company at the forefront of digital innovation in roadside
assistance,” said Alex Zyngier. “Since debuting as a public
company, Urgently has made remarkable progress in driving margin
expansion through financial and operational improvements, while
continuing to deliver an exceptional customer experience and value
to its partners. In addition, the Company has demonstrated positive
traction in the marketplace, as evident by the significant contract
renewals, expansions and new customer wins. Urgently is at an
exciting point in its growth, and I look forward to working with
the board and leadership team to help drive strategic initiatives,
enhance operational excellence, and expand Urgently’s impact on the
mobility ecosystem.”
Alex is the Founder and Managing Director of Batuta Capital
Advisors, a private investment and advisory firm. He currently
serves as Chairman of the Board for COFINA and EVO Transportation,
as well as a director for various public and private companies,
including Atari SA, Nu Ride, SlamCorp and Unifin Financiera. His
extensive experience includes leadership roles in complex
transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic financial
advisory. Alex’s diverse background spans roles as a Portfolio
Manager at Alden Global/Smith Management, Goldman Sachs, and
Deutsche Bank, focusing on distressed investments and special
situations. He has also served as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey
& Co. and a Technical Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble.
His educational background includes an MBA in Finance and
Accounting from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science
in Chemical Engineering from UNICAMP.
About Urgently
Urgently is focused on helping everyone move safely, without
disruption, by safeguarding drivers, promptly assisting their
journey, and employing technology to proactively avert possible
issues. The company’s digitally native software platform combines
location-based services, real-time data, AI and machine-to-machine
communication to power roadside assistance solutions for leading
brands across automotive, insurance, telematics and other
transportation-focused verticals. Urgently fulfills the demand for
connected roadside assistance services, enabling its partners to
deliver exceptional user experiences that drive high customer
satisfaction and loyalty, by delivering innovative, transparent and
exceptional connected mobility assistance experiences on a global
scale. For more information, visit www.geturgently.com.
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