Rad Power Bikes Faces Uncertain Future After CEO’s Sudden Departure
Phil Molyneux has left Rad Power Bikes amid financial struggles and leadership changes, raising concerns about the company's future direction and stability
- March 16, 2025
- Updated: March 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
In a significant leadership shake-up, Phil Molyneux, the CEO of Rad Power Bikes, has departed the company under unclear circumstances. His LinkedIn profile now lists his tenure at Rad as complete, stating he is “considering what next”.
However, Rad Power Bikes has yet to issue an official statement regarding his exit or the circumstances surrounding it. Molyneux, who joined Rad in late 2022 after stints at Sony and Dyson, took over from founder Mike Radenbaugh, who remains a board member.
The timing of Molyneux’s departure raises concerns about the company’s future, especially as Rad grapples with multiple financial challenges, including a series of layoffs and the recent decision to exit the European market to refocus on North America.
The company has struggled to maintain its market position
The only high-ranking executive left, CFO Stephanie Roberts, is now left to navigate Rad through a turbulent phase, exacerbated by increasing competition from other direct-to-consumer e-bike brands and pressures from evolving regulatory environments in the U.S.
Since Molyneux took the helm, Rad has conducted several rounds of layoffs, indicating structural issues and declining sales.
Despite raising over $300 million in venture capital, the company has struggled to maintain its market position, facing issues such as product safety lawsuits and the recall of thousands of e-bikes due to brake defects. Several competitors within the e-bike sector have closed, highlighting a broader instability that has left Rad in a precarious position.
As the e-bike market continues to evolve with new regulations and increased competition, Rad’s next moves—particularly concerning its leadership—will be scrutinized closely.
Industry insiders speculate that the departure may tie into deeper issues within the company, as Molyneux’s exit compounds the uncertainty surrounding Rad Power Bikes.
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