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Sila Appoints Chris Dougher as Chief Operating Officer

PRIVATESep 17, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Sila Inc.

Chris Dougher
AlamedaManufacturingInformation Technology

Description

Sila announces the promotion of Chris Dougher to Chief Operating Officer as part of key executive appointments. This move is expected to enhance the company's efforts in scaling operations and becoming a leader in U.S. manufacturing.

Company Information

Company

Sila Inc.

Location

920 SW 6TH AVENUE

Alameda, California, United States

About

Sila is a next-generation battery materials company with the mission to power the world’s transition to clean energy. Sila shipped the world’s first commercially available silicon anode for lithium-ion batteries in 2021, and has since enabled battery performance enhancements in millions of consumer electronics devices. Sila’s Titan Silicon will power electric vehicles, including EVs from Mercedes-Benz and will be used within Panasonic Energy’s next-generation lithium-ion batteries. Committed to American leadership in clean energy production, Sila is scaling its technology at its manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. Major financial investors include 8VC, Bessemer Venture Partners, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Coatue, Matrix Partners, Sutter Hill Ventures, and funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

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