Northvolt, the Swedish battery manufacturer, has announced a new CEO for its Northvolt Ett gigafactory.
Markus Dangelmaier, who has over 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry, will now be leading the lithium-ion manufacturing in Skellefteå, Sweden.
This is after the resignation of the previous CEO and co-founder Peter Carlsson, who stepped down after the company announced it was entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November.
There has been some concern noted in the reactions to the announcement, with questions why a person with an automotive and not battery background is appropriate for the job.
Northvolt said it is to continue ramping up its operations at a “critical time” for the company.
Dangelmaier said: “I will contribute with my experience in developing, launching, and delivering products to the automotive industry. We need to prove our production capabilities to our customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Success of Northvolt Ett is a priority for Northvolt, for our customers and for the European battery industry.”
Photo: Markus Dangelmaier, new CEO. Northvolt
