Experienced, agile and multicultural

Adriana has a strong R&D background in organic chemistry and electrochemistry. She started working in the Li-ion battery field on organic active materials at CEA and silicon anode materials at Enwires. She joined Verkor as a project manager and brings her skills in project planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling.

A designer of Li-ion battery packs and modules for the automotive industry, Adrien helped power up Verkor with his expertise gained at Berdrandt where he designed high-energy battery packs for Renault and Renault Sport Cars.

Hailing from Grenoble, Adrien has a PhD in electrochemistry and is a former CEA Research Engineer specialised in developing new electrolytes for solid-state batteries, making him a key asset of the R&D team.

An AI development engineer with a PhD on Li-ion batteries, Akash has accumulated diverse experience as a researcher focusing on the circular economy and machine learning at the G-SCOP lab, as a researcher at the National Engineering School of Tarbes, and as a Senior Operations Engineer. He brings to Verkor his strong skills and knowledge in battery modelling and analytics.

Alexandre is a recent graduate in chemical engineering and material science. Joining our process development team, he brings to Verkor his experience in development and optimization of industrial processes. His research project in the field of Li-ion battery recycling will play a key role in the development of Verkor batteries.

With a Mechanical and Industrial engineering background, Antoine contributes to Verkor with his skills in industrial and product flow management. His expertise in project management are key assets for Verkor.

A young engineering master’s graduate specialising in electrochemistry and processes for energy and the environment, Armand is actively involved in Verkor’s development, drawing on the knowledge he acquired during his research internship at Saft.

Ben has gained experience from all four corners of the world. Of note, he was Innovation Team Manager at SVOLT in China, and Senior Process Engineer at A123 Systems in the United States. Ben is a major asset to the team for the implementation of innovations to improve existing processes to develop new ones.

After many years working for some of the biggest names in the French automotive space (Renault SA and Valeo), Bruno brings to Verkor his expertise in battery cell development and his experience as a cross-disciplinary team manager.

Hailing from Columbia, with a PhD in science and electrochemistry, Carolina is a young researcher specialising in carbon materials derived from bioresources. She was a doctoral researcher at CEA. Her expertise combined with her motivation to contribute to the development of a circular economy make Carolina an excellent addition to the Verkor team.

Céline is a young professional qualified in process engineering for energy and environment. She will contribute towards Verkor’s mission based on her prior experience in process development and optimization, and industrial project management.

Chirag joins us from India with 13 years of experience in research and connected systems design, as well as in the deployment of smart factory solutions at scale. Chirag is a great asset to Verkor, and is in charge of digital engineering to help drive company performance through the digitalisation of Li-ion battery manufacturing.

Formerly an engineer at the Samsung SDI research centre in South Korea, Christober has over 15 years’ experience in onboard systems and data analysis. He is part of the implementation of Verkor’s Industry 4.0.

Claire is co-founder of KS-Links (development of large-scale projects and innovation) and has a wide range of experience, including as Public Affairs Officer at SOITEC. As an expert in communications and public-private relations, Claire plays a key role in developing Verkor’s brand and reputation. 

A young PhD’s graduate from the CEA and thanks to numerous internships at MerkChemicals (UK), or at the IMS Laboratory. Delphine is a real asset for Verkor. She is involved in improving the cell formation process in terms of safety, quality, and productivity.

Drew was the first to cross the ocean to join Verkor. With his experience as a battery engineer at Panasonic Energy of North America, Drew brings his solid expertise and knowledge as a chemical engineer, as well as his considerable experience of working in a Gigafactory.

Enzo’s extensive experience has given him a solid background in finance and political science. He first worked with Verkor as a consultant for a few months to help the company on capital fundraising. He is now Chief of Staff & Head of Financing.

With considerable experience totalling 30 years as a procurement manager at Schneider Electric, Frédéric brings his expertise and skills in production and non-production procurement structures, negotiation, and strategic sourcing to play a key role in Verkor’s expansion.  

A true expert in his field, Guillaume was previously digital product manager, business analyst, and project manager at Rio Tinto, MES Technical Manager at MBDA, and also worked at Air Liquide and Schneider Electrics. With his knowledge of MES (manufacturing execution systems) and SCADA (control and data acquisition), he is part of the implementation of the 4.0 factory of the future to contribute to a carbon neutral society.

Originally from Korea, Hyunjoo is an indispensable asset and a real support for Verkor. Through training and experience, she brings a variety of key skills in translation, communication, and administration for human resources and for onboarding of new employees.

Iona is an expert in lithium-ion battery material and “Beyond Lithium-ion” technologies. From her previous roles as Senior Scientist at Johnson Mattey and CTO at Tiamat she learned about product development while maintaining her entrepreneurial spirit that aligns with Verkor’s DNA.

Formerly lead battery development engineer at General Motors, Jordan’s hands-on experience working at the largest battery lab in North America is invaluable to his role as Module Technology Engineer at Verkor. Alongside his mission, Jordan is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder.

Drawing on his valuable experience at BRENNTAG and THALES & TRIXELL, Julien is in charge of Verkor’s environmental management systems, HSE, and is our expert in regulatory matters (ICPE, SEVESO, ISO14001 and ISO45001).

Kenichi’s extraordinary background is what makes him a key member of the Verkor organisation. He was recently General Manager of the cell design department at Sony Corporate in Japan, and was part of the take-off of the Samsung SDI Co. Ltd in South Korea, and of Northvolt AB in Sweden.

After studying communications for five years to obtain a Master’s degree in communication and international strategy, Laura completed a three-year work-study placement, including two years in industry with Air Liquide. Laura joined the Verkor team as its very first open applicant.

An electrochemistry engineer graduate from INP Grenoble, Léopold completed his internship at Verkor before joining the team as an R&D engineer. He plays a key role in the development of Verkor’s batteries.

With her diverse experience in administration, as an assistant, in accounting and in human resources, the range of skills Marie has acquired makes her one of the vital elements of Verkor’s administrative services.

A Danish national, Marie-Louise is Verkor’s Executive Assistant. After starting her career in travel and tourism, she moved into executive management assistance for international industrial companies, including Alstom and Araymond.

With a double degree in business law and finance, Mathieu studied law in the United States thanks to a scholarship for high-level athletes. He joined Verkor to defend his ecological convictions. Mathieu contributes to all of Verkor’s activities thanks to his knowledge in the legal field.

A graduate of HEC Paris, Sciences Po and with a master’s degree in law, Maxime has acquired varied experience in finance and strategy, as Portfolio Manager at the French State Participation Agency then Deputy Head of Unit at the French Treasury. He is also a lecturer at Sciences Po. He brings to Verkor his solid knowledge and skills and is a key player in Verkor’s rise.

With a PhD in electrochemistry and a previous position as a research engineer at CEA, Ngoc Anh is a real asset to the Verkor team. He brings his experience to the development of batteries and optimisation of industrial processes.

Nikita has acquired extensive experience in Li-ion battery technology from her time Ricardo and the University of Warwick (UK). She was also a research engineering at the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA). Her drive and ability to see the bigger picture are real assets for Verkor.

Originally from Ireland and with 16 years of experience as a Software Engineer at James F. Wallace & Co, Web Developer at Netapsys and Full Stack Developer at EMBL, his expertise and knowledge make Peter a key asset to the Verkor’s team.

With extensive experience as an equipment purchasing manager at Emotors (a Nidec-PSA joint-venture), as an electronic project buyer at Valeo and at BuyingPeers, and his expertise in the automotive industry, Rabah is a driving force in supply chain matters for Verkor.

Simon comes aboard Verkor with more than 16 years of experience in quality assurance in the automotive sector, project management and entrepreneurship. His passionate inclination towards people, innovation, and sustainability are strong suits for Verkor. Alongside his mission at Verkor, Simon is currently pursuing an MBA with a specialization in « Smart and Sustainable Business » at Grenoble Ecole de Management.

With 10 years of experience as product cost manager at Renault Group, Sonia has strong skills in cost management, as well as extensive knowledge in electric and hybrid powertrains. These expertise make Sonia an asset to the Verkor team.

Originally from Nigeria, Temitope has acquired diverse skills in finance, accounting, and business management. Her dynamism and knowledge are an indispensable asset to the team.

Having a remarkable experience spanning 30 years in the field of batteries and raw materials including 10 years in several automotive projects. He subsequently decided to train in a more cross-disciplinary expertise, adding to his technical and quality experiences an expertise in purchasing. Thierry has previously worked with the likes of SAFT and ACC.

Tuan Tu is a PhD student at Renault as part of the collaboration with the LRCS Laboratory in Electrochemical Engineering, and has participating in battery manufacturing and simulation. His R&D experience in conventional Li-ion batteries with high energy density are some of the strengths he brings to R&D at Verkor.

Originally from Colombia, Viviana is a young Master’s graduate in electrical engineering from INP Grenoble, and has worked at Spie City, Schneider Electric, and Ingetec. Drawing on her rich experience, and as part of her drive to participate in the decarbonization transition, Viviana is helping to improve Verkor’s processes.

Xavier has a PhD in materials science and electrochemical energy storage and is a specialist in Li-ion cells. He brings to Verkor his expertise, acquired during his various experiences, as a cell specialist for electric vehicles at LG Energy Solution, and thanks to his role as engineer in charge of the development of the cell for the Megane Electric at Renault.

Originally from Korea, Youngsu has over 15 years’ experience in manufacturing, product, design and process engineering at companies including Northvolt and A123 Systems. He plays a key role at Verkor where he applies his expertise and knowledge in cell assembly and research.