As Verkor enters a new phase of large-scale industrial production, marked by the commissioning of the second production line at its Dunkirk Gigafactory and the delivery of the first batteries produced entirely on-site, the company is evolving its leadership. Laurent Debrue, currently Deputy Managing Director and COO, will become President and CEO of Verkor effective 1 September. Alongside this evolution, Benoit Lemaignan, cofounder and CEO since 2020, will join the Supervisory Board as Vice-Chairman. Laurent Debrue will take overall responsibility for the company and lead Verkor through this new phase of large-scale industrial production. Having overseen the company’s industrialisation, the start of the ramp-up of the…

Producing low-carbon batteries in Europe while contributing to a sustainable and sovereign industry: this has been the challenge we have been tackling at Verkor since our creation in 2020. This ambition is fully aligned with the European energy transition, addressing both industrial sovereignty and decarbonization challenges. Today, it is taking shape through the development of our Gigafactory in Dunkerque, a key milestone in scaling up to large-scale industrial production. A “digital by design” industrial model To meet the challenge of ramping up production, Verkor is deploying a “digital by design” model, where digital technologies are integrated from the very beginning…

Grenoble – March 30, 2026 – As Verkor reaches a decisive milestone in its industrial development, the company is simultaneously strengthening its governance with the appointment of Jacques Esculier as President of its supervisory Board.  Following the official inauguration of its Dunkirk Gigafactory in late 2025, Verkor announces that it has entered the final phase of its industrial ramp-up. Commissioning and product line balancing phases have been completed in record time. The Gigafactory is now entering the final validation phase: production lines are now fully optimized, stabilized, and running continuously.  Serial production is expected to begin within the next few months.    This milestone establishes Verkor as a fully-fledged European industrial player in a sector that is key…