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Aesc Appoints Knudt Flor As CEO for U.S. and Europe and Global Head of Quality

PRIVATEJul 08, 2024almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

AESC

Knudt Flor
YokohamaManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive

Description

AESC, a Japan-based global leader in high-performance battery technology, appoints Knudt Flor as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for U.S. and Europe and as Global Head of Quality. Knudt Flor brings over 35 years of industry experience to AESC, with an impressive track record of leadership in the automotive and technology sectors.

Company Information

Company

AESC

Location

Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

About

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 Japan, the U.S., U.K., China, and Europe to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC’s advanced battery technology powers over one million cars across over 60 countries.

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