London, UK- About:Energy, a development of battery technology, announced on November 28, the appointment of Thierry Bolloré to its Board of Directors. Founded in 2021, the company is at the forefront of advancing battery technology in the automotive, aerospace and manufacturing sectors. As a director, Thierry will play a key role in shaping the company's automotive and partnership strategy as it continues to expand.
Thierry Bolloré brings extensive experience to About: Energy, having served as CEO of Jaguar Land Rover and Group Renault, as well as Vice President of automotive supplier Faurecia.
About: Energy's core focus is pioneering battery development through the use of high quality data. The company accelerates strategic decision-making for its customers throughout the supply chain, from cell selection to end-of-life analysis. The company's innovative software platform, The Voltt, enables customers to enhance their in-house battery development programs, reducing costs and seamlessly integrating with existing modeling software to significantly reduce time-to-market.
Founded in 2021, About: Energy's customer portfolio already includes several of the world's leading premium automotive companies. Spun out of Imperial College London and the University of Birmingham, the company has its roots in the founders' PhDs.
Gavin White, co-founder and CEO of About: Energy, commented on the appointment: "Batteries are critical to industries such as automotive, manufacturing and aerospace, but are often seen as a barrier due to the time and cost of development. By leveraging state-of-the-art measurement technologies, our platform can significantly reduce development costs and speed time to market with integrated advanced virtual designs. We're thrilled to welcome Thierry to our board - his experience, credibility and industry knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to scale and support a growing number of customers.
Thierry Bolloré, the newly appointed director of About: Energy, commented, "Our industry is entering a crucial phase in its transition to electrification, with battery modeling and development playing an increasingly important role in every OEM's future product development strategy. In just 18 months, About: Energy has made remarkable progress with its pioneering approach, attracting investment, research grants and key OEM customers. I believe that as the demand for batteries continues to grow, About: Energy is well positioned to drive the industry forward and I am excited to join the Board at this pivotal time.
