Chris King

Chris King is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Splend, an auto tech startup that provides vehicle subscription services for rideshare and delivery drivers.12 He founded the company in October 2015 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.2

King, who was 27 years old when he launched Splend, previously served as the chief financial officer at national electrical services provider KP Electric.1 He was estimated to be worth $46 million as of 2018.1

Under King's leadership, Splend has grown significantly:

1. The company has raised over £250 million in total financing to date.3
2. It secured a £150 million senior debt facility from Macquarie Group in December 2024.3
3. Splend aims to increase its fleet to 10,000 electric vehicles by 2025.3

King has positioned Splend as a leader in the transition to electric vehicles in the rideshare industry, with a focus on sustainability and decarbonizing transport.13