Elevated Materials Appoints Battery Pioneer Dr. Soonho Ahn to Board
Elevated Materials, a TPG Rise Climate portfolio company, has appointed Dr. Soonho Ahn to its Board of Directors. The company focuses on developing ultra-thin lithium films for safer, lighter, and higher-performing batteries. Dr. Ahn, with over 240 international patents and a career spanning three decades, brings extensive leadership and technical expertise in battery science and engineering.
Dr. Ahn's impressive resume includes serving as Chief Technology Officer and Board Member at PowerCo, the battery company of the Volkswagen Group. He has also held leadership roles as Global Head of Battery Developments at Apple Inc., and senior positions at Samsung SDI and LG Chem. His work has significantly contributed to foundational technologies in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and grid storage.
Jim Cushing, CEO of Elevated Materials, welcomes Dr. Ahn's expertise in scaling advanced battery solutions. Dr. Ahn believes Elevated Materials' approach represents true innovation in energy storage technology. His appointment underscores the company's commitment to technical leadership and innovation.
With Dr. Ahn's appointment, Elevated Materials strengthens its board with a seasoned expert in battery technology. His experience and knowledge will be invaluable in driving the company's mission to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy through safer, lighter, and higher-performing batteries.
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