Solid Power Appoints Seasoned Automotive Industry Executive MaryAnn Wright to Board of Directors
July 18 2022 - 4:20PM
Solid Power, Inc. ("Solid Power") (Nasdaq: SLDP), an
industry-leading developer of all-solid-state battery cells for
electric vehicles, today announced its board of directors appointed
MaryAnn Wright to the board, effective July 18, 2022, bringing the
total number of board members to nine.
Ms. Wright brings to the Solid Power board more than 30 years’
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 Vice President of Engineering
and Product Development. In addition, Ms. Wright
previously served as Vice President and General Manager for Johnson
Controls Hybrid Systems and CEO of Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS),
where she established JCS as a leading global provider of advanced
battery systems. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, Ms. Wright
served as Executive Vice President 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).
“We are excited to welcome MaryAnn to Solid Power’s board of
directors,” said David Jansen, Chairperson and President of Solid
Power. “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.”
Ms. Wright will serve as an independent director and a member of
the board’s compensation committee.
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,
visit http://www.solidpowerbattery.com/.
Solid Power Contact Information
For Investors:Kevin PaprzyckiChief Financial Officer1 (800)
799-7380investors@solidpowerbattery.com
For Media:Will McKennaMarketing Communications Director(720)
598-2877press@solidpowerbattery.com
Website: www.solidpowerbattery.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/SolidPowerIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solid-power
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