– USA, CO – Solid Power, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDP), an industry-leading developer of all-solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles, today announced the appointment of MaryAnn Wright to its board as an independent director, effective July 18, 2022, bringing the board to nine members.
“We are excited to welcome MaryAnn to Solid Power’s board of directors. MaryAnn’s recognized leadership in the automotive industry, and in particular her experience with public companies and energy storage technologies, make her a valuable addition to our board,” said Chair and President, David Jansen.
Ms. Wright will also join the compensation committee.
About MaryAnn Wright
MaryAnn Wright brings to the Solid Power board more than 30 years of experience building successful, high-performing teams, primarily in the automotive industry. Ms. Wright spent the first 18 years of her career at Ford Motor Company, where she served as Director, Sustainable Mobility Technologies and Hybrid Vehicle Programs. While at Ford, she was also the Chief Engineer of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, the industry’s first hybrid-electric SUV, and led the launch of Ford’s first hydrogen-powered fuel cell fleet program. Most recently, Ms. Wright worked for Johnson Controls International PLC (NYSE: JCI), where she held various leadership positions, including serving as Group VP of Engineering and Product Development. In addition, Ms. Wright previously served as VP and GM for Johnson Controls Hybrid Systems and CEO of Johnson Controls-Saft, where she established JCS as a leading global provider of advanced battery systems. Before joining Johnson Controls, Ms. Wright served as EVP of Engineering, Product Development, Commercial, and Program Management for Collins & Aikman Corporation. Ms. Wright currently serves on the boards of directors of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), Micron Technology (Nasdaq: MU), and Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC).
About Solid Power
Solid Power is an industry-leading developer of all-solid-state rechargeable battery cells for electric vehicles and mobile power markets. Solid Power replaces the flammable liquid electrolyte in a conventional lithium-ion battery with a proprietary sulfide-based solid electrolyte. As a result, Solid Power’s all-solid-state battery cells are expected to be safer and more stable across a broad temperature range, provide an increase in energy density compared to the best available rechargeable battery cells, enable less expensive, more energy-dense battery pack designs, and be compatible with traditional lithium-ion manufacturing processes.
For more information: https://solidpowerbattery.com/
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