Toronto-headquartered lithium supplier Rock Tech Lithium Inc. has appointed Mirco Wojnarowicz as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Christopher Wright as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the company announced on May 12. It further said that Kerstin Wedemann will continue as Chief Legal & Corporate Officer. According to the press note, this transition marks a significant step in Rock Tech’s strategic evolution as the company continues to advance toward its goal of becoming a leading supp...

Ford Motor Co. is reducing its connected-vehicle software workforce by about 350 positions in the US and Canada to better align employee skills with company goals. This amounts to approximately 5% of its connected-vehicle software team. The affected employees, notified starting Tuesday, are involved in projects related to Ford and Lincoln Digital Experiences and the latest infotainment software in Ford vehicles. Ford aims to enhance brand loyalty and generate subscription revenue through in-vehi...

Hanon Systems, a subsidiary of Hankook & Company Group, has reported an 8.9% year-over-year increase in net sales to 2.6 trillion Korean won ($1.8 billion) in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The South Korean company, a specialist in automotive thermal systems, attributed higher sales to favorable foreign exchange rates and increased production volumes. Despite the increase in revenue, Hanon reported an operating profit of 20.9 billion won, representing a 68.5% ...

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., a global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, announced changes in its leadership and operations. In leadership changes, Ajay Kochhar will step down from his roles as president and CEO to become a senior advisor by May 15. Kochhar, who co-founded Li-Cycle in 2016, has played a significant role in the company's growth and development. William Aziz has been appointed as chief restructuring officer, bringing over 35 years of experience in corporate restructurin...

Continental has appointed Roland Welzbacher as its new CFO. Welzbacher will succeed Olaf Schick, who requested an early termination of his contract in December 2024. Welzbacher will first become a member of Continental’s executive board on August 1, 2025, and take over as the company’s CFO two months later, on Oct. 1, 2025. Schick will step down from his role as Continental’s CFO a day before on Sept. 30, 2025. Welzbacher brings more than 20 years of experience with Continental, havi...

Amprius Technologies, known for its next-generation lithium-ion batteries with a Silicon Anode Platform, has appointed Tom Stepien as president effective May 1. In his new role, Stepien will manage the company's daily operations, commercial growth and market expansion, capitalizing on the increasing demand for Amprius' high-performance silicon battery technology. Stepien will also join the company's board of directors on the same date. Stepien has over 35 years of leadership experience in tec...

At Auto Shanghai 2025, Mercedes-Benz is showcasing a range of China-specific vehicles and technologies, emphasizing its technical expertise and dedication to its largest market. The event coincides with the 20th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz's local production and technological initiatives in China, where it also operates its most comprehensive research and development hub outside of Germany. Oliver Thöne, who recently succeeded Hubertus Troska as the board of management member responsible ...

Piedmont Lithium Inc., a key supplier of lithium products in North America, and Sayona Mining Ltd. have provided an update on their proposed merger initially announced Nov. 19, 2024. This merger is set to create a leading lithium business named Elevra Lithium, pending the completion of the transaction and approval from Sayona shareholders. The formation of Elevra Lithium's board of directors has been detailed, comprising four nominees each from Piedmont and Sayona's boards. However,...

Tritium, a leading name in DC fast-charging for electric vehicles, is poised to introduce a groundbreaking next-generation DC fast-charging architecture at the upcoming ACT Expo in Anaheim, California. This innovative solution aims to significantly enhance Tritium's existing shared power model, promising a more efficient and powerful network of charging stations that could set new industry benchmarks. Arcady Sosinov, who took the helm as Tritium's CEO in December 2024, expressed excitement ab...

Erik Magelssen has been announced as the new chief financial officer of Kongsberg Automotive (KA), effective June 1. He will replace Christian Johansson who has been serving as KA’s CFO since June 2024, and as interim president and CFO since late January.  On March 31, Trond Fiskum took over as president and CEO of KA, two months after his appointment was approved by the company’s board of directors. Fiskum worked in different management positions at KA between 2005 and 2015. Mage...

Wolfspeed, the US-based company specializing in silicon carbide technologies, has appointed Robert Feurle as its new CEO, effective May 1, 2025. Feurle will succeed Thomas Werner, who is currently serving as interim executive chairman. Werner will return as the chairman of Wolfspeed’s board of directors after the transition.  Feurle brings more than 20 years of experience leading global organizations. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and general manager of the Opto ...

Ampeco, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging management software, has appointed Bart Saunders as head of Business Development for the US and Canada, the company announced March 26. In his new role, Saunders will spearhead business growth initiatives across North America, further strengthening Ampeco’s capabilities to serve the rapidly evolving EV charging ecosystem in this important region. According to the company, the senior executive brings a wealth of experience from the e...

Seeing Machines Ltd., an Australia-based company specializing in AI-powered driver monitoring systems (DMS), has announced the appointment of John Noble as its chief technology officer (CTO), effective immediately. Noble, who has been with the company for 20 years, will lead Seeing Machines' technology strategy, focusing on innovation and product development. This appointment comes as the demand for DMS technology grows, particularly in Europe where regulatory requirements for transport safety a...

The supervisory board of thyssenkrupp AG has appointed Axel Hamann as CFO and Wilfried von Rath as chief human resources officer (CHRO) and labor director. Hamann will succeed Jens Schulte, who has been CFO since June 2024 and has also been the acting CHRO since February 2025. Schulte took the role of interim CHRO after Oliver Burkhard decided to step down in November 2024 to focus exclusively on his duties as CEO of thyssenkrupp’s Marine Systems (tkMS). Von Rath will join thyssen...

Altilium Metals Ltd., a UK-based battery recycling startup, has appointed David Cartwright as the new managing director in a move to strengthen the top leadership team, the company announced March 2. Cartwright brings with him the experience of serving the chemicals industry for four decades, steering complex chemical projects with extensive management background. According to Altilium, Cartwright is expected to play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of the company’s ambitious growth...

Uno Minda has established a new Engineering and Design center in the Czech Republic. The center will focus on the development of next-generation automotive lighting technologies. In February, Uno Minda appointed Todd Morgan as the global head of Lighting and Innovation. Morgan has more than 30 years of work experience in automotive lighting, previously working at Ford, Visteon and Varroc. Before joining Minda, he served as chief technology and innovation officer at Lumax DK Jain Group. Uno...

Allego NV, a leading electric vehicle charging solutions provider in Europe, has announced a leadership transition as part of the company’s continued focus on strengthening its operational and financial strategy. As part of this transition, Allego has appointed Steven Salo as the executive director, replacing Mathieu Bonnet, as per an internal decision taken by the board of directors on Feb. 24. Salo, who takes on his new role effective immediately, brings extensive experience in financial ...

Ampeco, a leading supplier of electric vehicle charging management software, has appointed Giles Kinnersley as business development director for the UK and Ireland market, Ampeco announced Feb. 20. With the appointment of Kinnersley, Ampeco is strengthening its commitment to these strategic markets, it said. Kinnersley brings over 15 years of experience in the EV charging industry, having worked with market leaders including Schneider Electric and Connected Kerb. According to a note s...

Apollo Tyres has appointed Parmeshwaran Iyer as its chief supply chain officer. In his new role, Iyer will be responsible for leading and strategically developing the Indian tiremaker's global supply chain operations. His responsibilities will include aligning demand forecasting, production planning, logistics management and stakeholder coordination with the company's overarching business objectives. Iyer will report directly to Neeraj Kanwar, vice chairman and managing director of Apollo Tyres....

Lynk & Co Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. (Lynk & Co) has recently seen a notable shift in its corporate structure, as observed in business registration records updated Feb. 11 by the Chinese enterprise information platform Tianyancha. The update indicates that Volvo Cars (China) Investment Co. Ltd. and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) have exited their shareholder positions in Lynk & Co. They have been replaced by Zhejiang Zeekr Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. (Zeekr), wh...

OPmobility, previously known as Plastic Omnium, announced significant changes to its senior leadership team (executive committee) on Jan. 16. Christian Kopp, who most recently served as senior executive vice president and president of the Exterior Business Group, will now head a new Business Group that merges OPmobility's Exterior and Lighting activities, effective Feb. 1. Kopp will oversee 59 plants and 26,000 employees across 18 countries to bolster the Lighting business and development of ...

Dongfeng Motor and Changan Automobile, two of China's state-owned automotive giants, have concurrently announced plans for reorganization, sparking speculations of a potential merger that could result in one of the world's largest auto groups. Despite the absence of direct mentions of one another in their announcements, local media, especially a report by 36kr, suggests that a merger is imminent, with Dongfeng poised to take a leading role in the newly formed group. This speculation is further s...

Forvia has announced several changes in its senior leadership team. The French supplier has appointed Stéphane Noël as the executive vice president of the Seating business group with effect from Jan. 1. Noël replaced Christophe Schmitt, who left Forvia after serving 30 years to pursue new personal and professional ventures. Most recently, Noël worked as president and CEO of Intelligent Exterior Systems at OP Mobility. The French supplier has appointed Thorsten Muschal as executi...

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has appointed David Anckaert as the new chief of Product Strategy and Planning, with immediate effect. Anckaert, who has been with Goodyear since 2000, will report directly to Mark Stewart, president and CEO of the company. Throughout his tenure at Goodyear, Anckaert has gained extensive experience by occupying various roles within the organization, including vice president of Commercial Europe, vice president of Consumer Replacement Europe, and most recently, vice ...

Ionic Mineral Technologies, a company developing advanced battery materials innovation based in Provo, Utah, has announced the appointment of Wenwei Zheng as head of Research. Zheng, who has over 20 years of experience in research and development within materials science, specializes in the field of battery materials, particularly focusing on the development of silicon anode technologies for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. His career includes significant contributions to the commercialization...

Grammer has reported preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2024. In the fourth quarter, the Germany-based supplier of seats and interior parts reported a 13.9% year-over-year decline in revenue to €449.7 million. The company’s financial figures for the fourth quarter of 2024 and for the previous year have been adjusted for the discontinued operations of the TMD Group. Lower revenue severely impacted Grammer’s operating earnings before interest...

Continental has appointed Nino Romano as the new chief technology officer (CTO) of its Automotive Group, which is in the transition phase toward becoming an independent publicly listed entity, effective Feb. 1. He succeeded Gilles Mabire who left the German supplier in November 2024. Romano has been associated with Continental for more than 30 years. Prior to the latest promotion, he was serving as the head of Quality and Operations. Romano has also been a member of the Automotive manage...

Kongsberg Automotive has appointed Trond Fiskum its new president and CEO. Fiskum is expected to join the Norway-based automotive supplier as soon as he fulfills existing obligations under his current employment contract, and at the latest by July 1. Fiskum is currently working at drilling solution provider, HMH, as vice president, South America. In the meantime, Christian Johanson, chief financial officer of Kongsberg Automotive will serve as the company’s interim president and CEO. Fis...

Webasto has expanded its management board by appointing Johann Stohner chief restructuring officer, with effect from Jan. 15. This appointment is part of Webasto's strategy for financial and operational restructuring to safeguard its future. Stohner brings over 25 years of experience in company reorganization and has led numerous successful restructuring projects. Stohner has joined Webasto from Alvarez & Marsal where he served as managing director. Stohner's appointment is seen as crucia...

Continental has appointed Karin Dohm as the future CFO of its Automotive group sector, which is set to be spun off as an independent company. Her appointment will become effective April 1, 2025. Dohm will replace Claudia Holtkemper as the head of Finance and Controlling within the Automotive group. Holtkemper, who has held the position since May 2023, will transition to a new role within Continental. Dohm is working as CFO of the Hornbach Group. Prior to her role at Hornbach, she spent n...

In a press release dated Jan. 8, Ion Storage Systems (Ion), a Maryland-based company renowned for its advanced solid-state battery (SSB) technology, named its new CEO, president and general counsel, and chief commercial officer. Jorge Diaz Schneider has been appointed as the new CEO, bringing over a decade of experience in materials science and energy innovation, predominantly from his time at Albemarle Corp. where he focused on high-energy-density battery materials and lithium recycling...

Hanon Systems, a global provider of automotive thermal energy management solutions, has appointed Soo Il Lee as its new CEO, effective Jan. 3, the company announced in a press release. This announcement follows a recent shareholders and board of directors meeting, indicating a significant shift in leadership. Lee, who previously served as vice chairman of Hankook Tire, brings extensive expertise from the global mobility market to his new role. His leadership at Hankook Tire resulted in record...

Shell group-backed, UK-based charge-point operator (CPO) Ubitricity announced Jan. 2 that the company has appointed Alexander Reinhardt as the new CEO with effect from Jan. 1. Reinhardt, who was previously serving the company as the COO, has been a pivotal part of Ubitricity since 2014, starting as a project manager before advancing to the role of COO. He served the CPO as COO for about three years. According to the company, Reinhardt has played a crucial role in building the company’s o...

EVPassport, a company specializing in integrated EV charging solutions, has announced the appointment of Robert Rene as executive operating chairman and Michael Heines as chief operating officer. This transition in leadership follows the departure of the company's original executive members, Hooman Shahidi and Aaron Fisher. Rene expressed enthusiasm for joining EVPassport, highlighting the company's focus on the unique needs of the hospitality and multifamily industries. He emphasized the com...

Umicore has appointed Karena Cancilleri executive vice president of its Battery Materials Business Group and member of the management board, starting on April 1, 2025, the company announced Dec. 17. She will succeed Ralph Kiessling, who plans to leave the group at the end of this month. Cancilleri brings a 30-year track record in the chemical, technical textiles and metals industries at private equity, stock-listed and family-owned companies. She will join Umicore from London-headquartered...

ZKW Group, a company jointly owned by LG Electronics and LG Group, has appointed Won Yong Hwang its new CEO with effect from Jan. 1, 2025. Hwang will succeed ZKW’s current CEO Wilhelm Steger, who has led the automotive lighting supplier for almost three years and has expressed his desire to take on new professional challenges. Although Steger will hand over the management of ZKW to Hwang on Dec. 31, 2024, he will continue to serve as a member of the supervisory board. Hwang has been associa...

Continental has announced that Olaf Schick will step down early from his role as executive board member of finance, integrity and law on Sept. 30, 2025. He will leave the German supplier after its planned completion of preparation for the spinoff of the Automotive group business. Schick has been a member of Continental’s executive board for integrity and law since May 2023 and CFO since July 1. Continental will decide Schick's successor in due course. “We are saddened by Olaf Schick’...

Nexen Tire has announced changes in its senior leadership team, including promoting John Bosco (Hyeon Suk) Kim to the post of CEO. Kim has been associated with the South Korean tiremaker since 1990, leading the company's sales and marketing efforts not only in South Korea, but also in the Asia-Pacific and European regions, delivering outstanding results. Kim's leadership in the Global Sales division since 2016 has been instrumental in Nexen Tire's evolution into a global enterprise, significa...

MAHLE, an automotive supplier, is restructuring its organization to improve efficiency and speed in implementing its MAHLE 2030+ strategy, focusing on electrification and the thermal management business. This reorganization includes merging current business units and reducing the group management board from seven to four members. MAHLE will also acquire the remaining shares in MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG, increasing its stake to 100% and emphasizing its commitment to thermal management as a cri...

Alpitronic’s COO Thomas Schultze is moving on from his role at the Italy-based electric vehicle charging-equipment maker, Schultze announced Nov. 27 on his LinkedIn handle. “After very exciting and enriching years as COO of Alpitronic, I would like to say goodbye to a great team and our unbeatable Hyperchargers. It has been an incredible journey of innovation and growth. The last years have been characterized by tremendous growth and unimaginable dynamic and I am proud of what we hav...

Dana Inc. has announced significant leadership and strategic changes, including the appointment of R. Bruce McDonald as chairman and CEO, effective immediately. McDonald, who has been a Dana board director since 2014, succeeds James Kamsickas following Kamsickas' retirement. Kamsickas, credited with leading the company through challenging times and achieving substantial growth, will remain as an advisor through March 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. Dana has initiated a search for a...

According to a press release on Nov. 12, Wayve has announced Max Warburton as its new CFO. Warburton, with a background spanning over 25 years in investment banking, equity research and corporate strategy within the automotive industry, is set to play a key role in Wayve's global expansion and growth acceleration. Warburton's career highlights include a significant tenure as a sell-side financial analyst at prestigious firms such as Goldman Sachs, UBS and Bernstein, where he focused on the au...

Strattec Security, the US-based supplier specializing in smart vehicle access, security and authorization solutions for the automotive industry, has appointed Matthew Pauli as the new senior vice president and CFO, effective Nov. 13. Pauli has taken over from Dennis Bowe, who has assumed an advisory role to facilitate a smooth transition within the company. “We are pleased to welcome Matt to the team. He has a proven track record of building, growing and transforming businesses. We believe ...

Joyson Safety Systems (JSS) has announced significant changes to its executive leadership team, with immediate effect. The safety system supplier has named Jinhui (Philip) Shan its new CEO and Wei Chen its new chairman of the board of directors. JSS has handed over Shan the responsibility to lead the company after a thorough evaluation of his exceptional leadership qualities and contributions over the past year. Shan has been credited with driving the company's growth, fostering innovation, i...

BorgWarner Inc. announced a significant leadership change set to take place on Feb. 6, 2025, as Joseph Fadool, currently the executive vice president and COO, will assume the role of president and CEO. This transition comes as Frédéric Lissalde, the current president and CEO, prepares for retirement and will step down from the board of directors. To facilitate a smooth transition, Lissalde will serve in an advisory capacity until Aug. 30, 2025. Alexis P. Michas, non-executive chairman of th...

Ionic Mineral Technologies (Ionic MT), known for its pioneering work in nano-silicon battery anode materials, has recently announced the appointment of Sunho Kang as its chief technology officer (CTO). In his role as CTO, Kang is set to lead the commercial development of Ionic MT's Ionisil nano-silicon anode products. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in battery technology innovation, Kang has held prominent leadership positions at renowned institutions and compa...

Brose announced a major change in its management structure, moving from a dualistic structure into a monistic one, according to a press release by the Germany-based supplier on Oct. 4. Michael Stoschek, who was serving as the chairman of the supervisory board, is now chairman of the administrative board. His son, Maximilian Stoschek, remains his deputy as before. The board members are now executive directors of their respective divisions. According to Brose, the decision to overhaul the organ...

PowerCell has appointed Anders Düring as the new CFO, with his tenure set to begin Dec. 1. His official start date is scheduled for Nov. 1, with a formal assumption of the CFO role on Dec. 1, following a structured handover period from Torbjörn Gustafsson. Düring, who most recently held the position of CFO at Serneke, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles. Before joining Serneke in 2017, he served as CFO at KappAhl and Volvo Information Technology, in addition to his r...

Autoneum has appointed Denis Albert as the new head of Business Group North America and a member of the group executive board, effective Jan. 1, 2025, the company announced in a press release on Oct. 21. Albert, who possesses dual French-American citizenship, brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as a general manager within the international automotive supply industry in North America. His appointment marks the succession of Greg Sibley, who is set to retire at the end of January 2025...

InductEV, a wireless charging technology company, has elevated its Co-president and COO John F. Rizzo to take on the additional role of CEO, it announced Oct. 15. Rizzo succeeds Barry Libert, who will transition to vice chairman and a member of InductEV’s board of directors. Rizzo had joined InductEV in March 2023 as chief strategy officer and most recently served as the chief technology officer, and president and COO. In a press note, InductEV said that Rizzo has a track record of build...

SES AI Corp., a leader in lithium metal (Li-metal) battery technology, has made significant strides in its AI initiatives with the promotion of Kang Xu to chief technology officer (CTO) and the announcement of its first commercial AI agreement with a prominent global electrolyte producer. Xu, formerly the chief scientist at SES AI, will spearhead the company's AI efforts immediately, leveraging his nearly 30 years of experience in battery electrolyte development. This new role follows his ten...

Forvia has appointed Gen. Vincent Cousin as the executive vice president of Security, Cybersecurity, Risk & Crisis Management, effective Oct. 1. He reports directly to Patrick Koller, CEO of Forvia.  Cousin brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous role as deputy to the French Defence & National Security General Secretary (SGDSN), following a distinguished career in the French Air Force where he attained the rank of Air Corps General (four-star general). Among his ...

In a press release dated Oct. 9, Lubrizol announced that Keith Corkwell, previously vice president of Additives Americas, has been elevated to the role of president, Lubrizol Additives. Corkwell, who has dedicated over 25 years to Lubrizol, brings a wealth of commercial and technical experience to his new role. His deep industry knowledge spans across a variety of markets and regions, particularly in fuel additives, heavy-duty engine oil, driveline and e-mobility, among others. Lubr...

Dana Inc., headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, announced the appointment of Seth Metzger as the new senior vice president and chief technology officer, effective Oct. 9. He succeeds Christophe Dominiak, who is retiring from the company. Metzger, who has been part of Dana for over two decades, brings a wealth of experience in engineering and technology development to his new role. Prior to this appointment, he significantly contributed to the company's advancements in electrification as the senior ...

Freudenberg Group announced that Claus Möhlenkamp, a veteran Freudenberg executive, has been appointed as the next CEO of Freudenberg SE and speaker of the management board Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft. He replaces Mohsen Sohi, who is set to retire as the chairman of the management board on June 30, 2025. Ahead of this transition, Möhlenkamp will join both boards as deputy chairman on Jan. 1, 2025. Möhlenkamp brings over 30 years of experience within Freudenbe...

Schaeffler has announced key changes in its board of managing directors and its executive board, after successful completion of its previously announced merger with Vitesco Technologies. Thomas Stierle, previously CEO of the Electrification Solutions division at Vitesco, has joined Schaeffler as the CEO of the newly established E-Mobility division and became a member of the executive board with effect from Oct. 1, 2024. Stierle started his career at Siemens VDO and held various positio...

EVgo has appointed Paul Dobson as its CFO with effect from Oct. 1, the US-based electric vehicle charging service provider said in a press release on Sept. 19. Dobson brings over 30 years of experience in finance and operations, with significant expertise in the energy sector. Recently, he served as CFO of Ballard Power Solutions, a key provider of clean energy solutions. Before Ballard Power Solutions, Dobson held senior leadership roles at Hydro One, Direct Energy and CIBC. In his new role ...

Autoliv has appointed Fabien Dumont as executive vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) with immediate effect, the company said in a press release on Sept. 17. Dumont has also been appointed as a member of Autoliv's executive management team. He will replace Jordi Lombarte, who transitions to a new position of senior technical advisor. Dumont has been working at Autoliv for more than 25 years. Recently, he served as vice president of Engineering at Autoliv China, where his leadersh...

ChargePoint, headquartered in Campbell, Calif., announced the appointment of David Vice as chief revenue officer on Sept. 16. The company that is recognized for its extensive array of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles has brought in Vice to spearhead growth initiatives, especially within the Global Sales and Marketing departments. CEO of ChargePoint Rick Wilmer expressed confidence in Vice's appointment, highlighting his vast experience in developing high-performing team...

Swedish premium electric carmaker Polestar has appointed Jean-Francois Mady the new chief financial officer, effective Oct. 21, the company announced Sept. 3. Mady brings 25 years of experience from senior, leading roles in automotive finance and financial services across Europe, China, Asia and India. In his previous role, he was serving the Stellantis Group as the senior vice president of global accounting operations and finance transformation. He has also held several leadership roles at t...

Blink Charging Co., a leading global manufacturer and operator of electric vehicle charging equipment, has appointed Michael Battaglia as its new president and CEO with effect from Feb. 1, 2025, the company announced Aug. 28, 2024. Battaglia, who is currently serving the company as the COO, will take charge following President and CEO Brendan Jones’ retirement, due on Jan. 31, 2025. Jones, who will conclude five years of his dedicated service early next year, will remain involved with th...

Polestar announced Aug. 28 that Michael Lohscheller has been appointed as the CEO of the Nasdaq-listed electric-car maker. Lohscheller, who has previously served as CEO of several popular brands such as Opel, VinFast and Nikola, will take charge of the new role with effect from Oct. 1. Lohscheller’s appointment comes as Thomas Ingenlath, who was serving as the CEO since Polestar's inception, has resigned. It is expected that Lohscheller, who is known for his skills in navigating competit...

Bekaert has announced a significant transition in its financial leadership with the upcoming departure of its current CFO Taoufiq Boussaid on Oct. 31. Succeeding Boussaid, Seppo Parvi has been appointed as the new CFO and a member of Bekaert's group executive committee, effective Nov. 1. Parvi brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished international career in financial and operational leadership. Since 2014, Parvi has served as CFO, deputy to the CEO and Finland country...

Hubject, an e-roaming platform solution provider, has launched Hubject Financial Services GmbH, a new venture created as a response to the growing need for a reliable and robust financial services solution for the e-roaming industry, the company announced Aug. 23 on its LinkedIn page. It further said that Carsten Puhl, a seasoned professional in the electric mobility industry who has been serving Hubject since 2018, is slated to lead the new venture as the managing director. Puhl will be s...

Inalfa Roof Systems has announced the appointment of Dave Winter as the new regional president for North America, the company said in a press release on Aug. 22. Winter brings over two decades of automotive industry experience to the Netherlands-based vehicle roof systems supplier. He has held several leadership roles at key suppliers including Lear and Forvia. Recently, he served as executive vice president of Operations at Camaco-Amivan. As a regional president, Winter will oversee Inalfa�...

As reported in a press release on Aug. 21, Marc Manning, an expert in zero emissions vehicle design with over two decades of experience, has been named the CEO of Kodiak Technologies. Manning's leadership was announced following the unveiling of this innovative technology at the 2024 Snow Symposium summit in Buffalo, New York. His appointment is set to boost the company's seed-round funding and the development of new hybrid and electric vehicle platforms. Kodiak Technologies, under Manni...

AESC, a Japan-based company known for its high-performance battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, recently announced the expansion of its leadership team with the aim of enhancing its operations and global presence. The new appointments include Alpay Uguz as global chief quality officer, Kai Woerner as COO for the US and Europe, Songtao Wang as global head of Sales & Customer Solutions, and Raj Shah as chief communications officer. These additions complement the...

EVgo Inc., one of the largest public fast-charging networks in the US, has expanded its leadership team with a strong bench of experienced talent from Tesla and General Motors, the company said in a press note on July 25. New additions to the company’s leadership team include former Tesla charging team leaders Martin Sukup and Jeff Inhofer, who joined EVgo in July, with Sukup taking on the role of executive vice president of Engineering and Inhofer serving as the vice president of Electric ...

California, US-based electric vehicle charging software platform AmpUp has appointed EV charging industry veteran Michael DiNucci as chief revenue officer, the company announced Aug. 1. In his new role, DiNucci will lead all global sales and field operations for the company. He joins AmpUp after holding executive positions at prominent EV charging network companies, including ChargePoint. During his tenure at ChargePoint from 2008 to 2020, DiNucci played a crucial role in leading the ...

Sion Power has appointed Pamela Fletcher as its new CEO, marking a significant stride toward the company's commercialization efforts, the US-based electric vehicle battery technology specialist said in a press release on Aug. 13. Fletcher will succeed Tracy Kelley, who will assume the positions of president and chief science officer, continuing work on battery technology innovations. Fletcher's experience includes leading sustainability and innovation at Delta Air Lines, where she a...

Fastned, Europe’s leading fast-charging solutions provider, has appointed Françoise Poggi as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), the company announced on July 18. Poggi, who was previously responsible for Tesla's European supply chain, will join Fastned's board of management alongside CFO Victor van Dijk and CEO Michiel Langezaal. The company said that her official appointment as a member of the Fastned Management Board is expected in the second half of 2024, during an extraordinary Shar...

XPeng Motors has recently undergone organizational restructuring to better align with its intelligent driving technology roadmap, according to a report published by China's Daily Economic News on Aug. 12. The company has revised its structure toward an end-to-end model, especially concentrating on the Technology Development Department that handles algorithm research and development across various domains such as perception, planning, control and positioning. This department has now been div...

Linamar has reported an 11.6% year-over-year increase in sales to $2.85 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, the company said in a press release on Aug. 8. Higher sales helped the company record a 26.8% year-over-year increase in operating earnings to $271.5 million and a 29% year-over-year growth in net income to $174.1 million. In the first six months of 2024, Linamar reported a 15% year-over-year growth in sales to $5.6 billion. The company recorded operating earnings of $540...

AmpUp, a leading electric vehicle charging software platform, has taken a significant step to bolster its growth trajectory by appointing Michael DiNucci as its new chief revenue officer. DiNucci, who is recognized as an industry veteran in the EV charging sector, will be responsible for spearheading the company's global sales and field operations. Bringing nearly three decades of experience in the technology sector, with a focus on software as a service (SaaS) and clean transportat...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced significant changes in its senior leadership team. The US-based tiremaker has appointed Mamatha Chamarthi as senior vice president and chief digital officer, and Will Roland as senior vice president and chief marketing officer, effective Aug. 1. Both Chamarthi and Roland will report directly to Mark Stewart, president and CEO of Goodyear. “It's imperative that we understand our customers on a deeper level and both Will and Mamatha allow us to...

Renault’s electric vehicle unit Ampere has appointed Anne-Catherine Brieux as the new vice president for Industrial Operations with effect from Aug. 1, the company announced July 26. With the new appointment, Brieux, who is currently serving the French carmaker as vice president of Quality Strategy, Suppliers and Development, becomes a member of the Ampere leadership team. In her new role, she will report to Ampere CEO Luca de Meo. Brieux is slated to take over from Luciano Biondo, ...

Swedish battery-maker Northvolt has made new appointments in its senior leadership team, according to a press release issued by the company on July 23. It has appointed Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as its new CFO. She takes over from Alexander Hartman, who has led Northvolt’s $15 billion financing as the CFO over the past seven years. Hartman is now slated to take charge of a new role of chief transformation officer, which is created to lead Northvolt’s recently announced company strategic review. ...

In a press release dated July 23, Sogefi announced that Frédéric Sipahi has resigned as CEO and general manager in order to undertake a new and different professional project. Sipahi’s resignation from his role as CEO will be effective at the end of July, and from his role as general manager at the end of August. Sogefi has decided to activate the noncompete clause provided under his employment contract for a duration of one year, which entails the payment of a total g...

On July 11, ChargePoint, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, announced three new appointments in its senior leadership team, including a CFO, chief development officer for Software, and a new member of the board of directors. Mansi Khetani has been appointed as the new full-time CFO, with effect from July 9. She has been serving the company since 2018, previously leading ChargePoint’s financial planning and analysis efforts before becoming interim CFO in Nov...

Su Tan, the general manager of Baidu Intelligent Driving Group's (IDG's) Intelligent Auto Business Department, has stepped down, Chinese media Pandaily reported July 19. It was mentioned that Li Tao would take over Baidu IDG's Intelligent Cabin operations. Baidu stands as a significant entity in autonomous driving technology, having initiated its involvement in this field in 2013. The company's commitment was further emphasized in 2017 with the launch of the Apollo brand and the establishment...

ZF has announced changes in its senior management team, according to a company’s press release on July 15. Stephan von Schuckmann will step down from the board of management by July 31 due to family reasons, at his own request. In his absence, ZF CEO Holger Klein will be responsible for Electrified Powertrain Technologies. Klein will also oversee ZF's business in the Asia-Pacific region. Another board member, Prof. Peter Laier, will assume von Schuckmann's duties for Material Management. ...

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., a prominent lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, has announced the appointment of Craig Cunningham as its CFO, effective July 20. Cunningham, who has been serving as the interim CFO since March, brings nearly two decades of experience in accounting, finance, operations and capital markets to the role, with a notable background in leading financial activities for publicly traded companies within the battery materials and mining sectors. His responsibilities...

Electric vehicle charging company ChargePoint has announced key appointments to strengthen its leadership team, including a CFO, chief development officer (CDO) for Software, and a new board of directors member. The company aims to bolster its position in the EV charging sector with these strategic hires, emphasizing its commitment to accelerating the electrification of transportation. Mansi Khetani has been appointed the CFO of ChargePoint, effective July 9. Khetani, who has been with the co...

AESC, a Japan-based company specializing in high-performance battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, has appointed Knudt Flor as CEO for its operations in the US and Europe. Flor, who brings over 35 years of experience in the automotive industry, will also serve as global head of Quality. He will be based in Murfreesboro, Tenn. His notable career includes serving as president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Corp. LLC USA, between December 2016 and October 2021. Befor...

According to a report published by European Business Press on July 3, Bosch has recently designated Dieter Hoetzer as the vice president at Business Unit ADAS Systems, Software & Services, effectively placing him at the helm of its Five AI subsidiary as its CEO. The subsidiary, acquired by Bosch in 2022, is based in Cambridge, Mass. and is dedicated to the virtual testing of assisted and autonomous driving technology. Prior to this new role, Hoetzer held the positions of head of product area...

Jim Hagemann Snabe has resigned as the chairman and member of the board of directors at Northvolt — a role he has held since December 2022, the Swedish battery-maker announced July 2. Following Snabe's resignation, the nomination process to propose the next chairman of the board, for approval by a shareholders' meeting, will be initiated, the company said. Upon Snabe’s resignation and until the formal appointment of a successor for his position, Tom Johnstone will continue to serve as ...

Torbjörn Gustafsson, currently serving as the chief financial officer (CFO) of PowerCell, has announced his departure from the company effective the end of 2024 to pursue a new opportunity outside of the group. Gustafsson will continue with PowerCell until the end of the year, ensuring a smooth transition to his successor. The company has announced that the search for a new CFO will commence immediately, indicating its intent to find a replacement who can continue the work Gustafsson has b...

Cruise has announced the appointment of Marc Whitten as its new CEO, effective July 16. Whitten brings decades of experience in technology transformations. Whitten was the founding engineer at Microsoft’s Xbox and Xbox Live, where he scaled technology across three generations to serve millions. At Amazon, Whitten worked as general manager and vice president, overseeing Fire TV, Kindle, and the company's entertainment devices and services. Whitten also held leadership positions as chief p...

Volkswagen has appointed HW Vassen chief technology officer and a member of the board of management of its battery unit PowerCo SE, the company announced June 20. Vassen will take over the new position from Aug. 1, the company said, adding that the decision was approved by the Supervisory Board of PowerCo SE. Vassen, who succeeds Soonho Ahn, was serving as the head of series development at the company and is known to have already played a decisive role in the development of PowerCo’s unifie...

Munich-based electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions provider The Mobility House has introduced an all-new business unit — The Mobility House Energy — with an aim of integrating electric car batteries into the energy system, the company announced June 17. The company said that with this move, it is strategically placing its energy business at the forefront and preparing itself for the upcoming market launch and scale-up of bidirectional charging. The company has ...

In an announcement on June 11, Ionna, an electric vehicle charging network established by BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia and Stellantis, said that the company has chosen Durham, NC, as its global headquarters. The charge-point operator (CPO) also announced the appointment of several key executives to its leadership team including a CFO, chief product officer and COO, marking a significant step forward on building its charging network in North America. Ionna has alread...

German materials company BASF has appointed Christine Grosse Lembeck to head its global Battery Recycling business, the company announced June 6. In her new role, Lembeck will be in charge to further grow BASF’s comprehensive solutions along the battery recycling value chain for battery producers, battery cell manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers. The business is an integral part of BASF's Battery Materials division, the company said. Lembeck holds a diploma in Business Adm...

India-based lighting supplier Lumax Industries Ltd. has announced the appointment of Raju B Ketkale as its new CEO, Autocar Professional reported June 10. Ketkale will be taking over from Vishnu Johri, who has decided to leave the company by the end of the current month due to personal reasons. Ketkale joined Lumax Group in October 2023 as executive director of Manufacturing and Corporate Function. He has more than 30 years of work experience in the automotive industry. Prior to Lumax, he hel...

Audi, Volkswagen’s premium car unit, has appointed Geoffrey Bouquot as the new board member for innovation and software-defined vehicle (SDV) — a newly created division as part of the carmaker’s focus on building software capabilities to prepare for the future, the company announced on June 3. Bouquot fills a newly created dedicated position for innovation and software-defined vehicle (SDV) on the board of management, the company said, adding that with the new position, the supervisory ...

Norwegian battery maker Freyr Battery has appointed the co-founder and current chairperson of the board of directors, Tom Jensen, chief executive officer, the company announced June 6. Current director Daniel Barcelo has been appointed the next chair of the board. Additionally, Evan Calio has been appointed the company’s CFO. He will succeed the outgoing CFO Oscar Brown, who is tasked to prepare for smooth transition. The company said Birger Steen has stepped down as the CEO as well as f...

HERE Technologies has appointed Denise Doyle its chief product officer, effective immediately, the company said in a press release June 6. Doyle has been associated with the navigation specialist for 25 years. Prior to the latest promotion, Doyle was chief data officer. “On behalf of HERE, I am excited to have Denise, such a well-respected and veteran leader, be named as chief product officer,” said Mike Nefkens, chief executive officer at HERE. “The company today is hyper-focused on su...

In a press release dated June 4, Allison Transmission Holdings Inc., a global provider of commercial-duty automatic transmissions, electric and hybrid propulsion solutions, announced that it has appointed G. Frederick (Fred) Bohley III as its new COO. The appointment was sanctioned by the company's board of directors and became effective immediately. Bohley has been associated with Allison Transmission since 1991 and will continue to hold his standing positions as CFO and treasurer along with...

BorgWarner Inc. has promoted Joseph Fadool, who currently serves the company as vice president, as well as in the position of president and general manager for BorgWarner’s Emissions, Thermal and Turbo Systems division, to executive vice president and COO, the company announced May 30. Fadool will take over his new role with effect from July 1. He will report to Frédéric Lissalde, president and CEO at BorgWarner. Meanwhile, as COO, Fadool will be responsible for the operations of the c...

The ZKW Group has promoted Andreas Nix to the post of COO, effective June 1. Nix will replace Stefan Hornivius who is leaving the company for personal reasons. Nix currently serves as general plant manager of ZKW Lichtsysteme. He will continue to serve his current role until the position is filled. Nix has more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. He has previously managed ZKW’s plants in Wieselburg, Austria; and Dalian, mainland China. In addition to operations, Nix...

Kongsberg Automotive (KA) has appointed Christian Johansson as their new CFO, effective June 3. Johansson will succeed Frank Heffter, who has chosen to leave the organization to pursue new opportunities. Johansson brings with him over 30 years of global industrial and automotive experience, including a senior leadership role as the CFO of Volvo Trucks. His current position is as the interim Group CFO of Colmec Group and he has previously served in the same role for Lantmännen, SKF Group and ...