CORPORATE HISTORY & MAJOR MILESTONES
AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years.
Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world’s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million of vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.
World-leading battery technology company founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, with a diverse, experienced management team leading a total workforce of 12,000.
Developer and manufacturer of high-performance batteries for zero emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
A pioneer in mass produced lithium-ion EV batteries (2010) and the first to build a gigafactory for EV batteries in the U.S. and U.K./Europe (2012).
A proven safety record of zero critical incidents, with batteries powering over one million cars on the road today and 15 GWh of energy storage systems (ESS) across 60+ countries.
Unique advanced product offering across the full range of battery chemistries (LFP and NCM), form factors (pouch, prismatic and cylindrical) and applications (EVs, Grid-scale and commercial BESS).
Large and growing presence in the U.S. and Europe, where focus on climate transition and electric vehicle sales continue to increase.
Global manufacturing footprint built over 14 years across U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China, to serve customers around the world pursuing clean energy transportation solutions.
“Local for Local” strategy - to manufacture as close to end markets as possible, employ local members of the community, and be a local partner of choice to the world’s leading OEMs.
Backed by blue chip shareholders including Nissan, Envision Energy, GIC, Keppel, HongShan, and Primavera Capital.
40+ years of experience at Nissan
Joined AESC as president in 2019
20+ years of experience in Li-Ion battery material development
30+ years of experience in Li-Ion battery R＆D at Sony, Nissan, and AESC
Formerly with McKinsey
Former President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing
20+ years of experience with large MNCs including Bosch, DuPont, Honeywell
Former McKinsey Partner
Former Director, Engineering, Procurement, Construction at Tesla
Former roles include Aptiv and Davis Polk
Former VP Powertrain and EV Battery Operations, Nissan
Former Nissan General Manager
Former Managing Director, UK Battery Industrialization Centre
Former President and CEO, Porsche China
24+ years of experience with Nissan
10+ years of experience in finance management at Nissan and AESC
Founder and CEO of Envision Group
40+ years of experience at Nissan
Joined AESC as president in 2019
Executive Director, Envision Group
Former Vice Chairman, Accenture China
Chairman, Energy Transitions Commission,
Former Chairman, UK Financial Services Authority
Board Director, Cognizant
Board Director, Fortive
Former SVP, Chief Accounting Officer, Tesla
Former EVP and CFO, Enphase Energy
Board Director, AMD
Partner, Trewstar Corporate Board Services
Founding and Managing Partner of Hong Shan
Founding Partner, Primavera Capital
Board Director, Geely Auto
Senior Vice President of Power- train ＆ EV Engineering Division， Nissan Motor Corporation
