AESC Appoints Knudt Flor as CEO for United States and Europe
2024年7月8日 - 4:44PM
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Flor will also serve as Global Head of Quality, reporting to CEO
Shoichi Matsumoto
AESC, a Japan-based global leader in high-performance battery
technology for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, today
announced the appointment of Knudt Flor as Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) for U.S. and Europe and as Global Head of Quality. He will be
based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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With an impressive track record of leadership in the automotive
and technology sectors, Flor brings over 35 years of industry
experience to AESC. Flor served as President and CEO of BMW
Manufacturing Corporation LLC, USA. Over his 33-year career at BMW,
he held significant roles overseeing Operations, Engineering,
Logistics and Quality for the company in plants and joint ventures
in Europe, USA, Africa and Asia. Among his roles, he served as the
Head of Corporate Quality for the BMW Group.
Most recently, Flor served as the Distinguished Professor of
Industry Practice at the College of Charleston and as SVP for
Innovation and Industry Engagement. Flor is also one of the
founding directors of South Carolina Fraunhofer USA Alliance.
Shoichi Matsumoto, CEO of AESC Group said, “We are thrilled to
welcome Knudt Flor to the AESC leadership team. His extensive
cross-border management experience and deep acumen will prove
invaluable as we accelerate our efforts to bring the world’s best
batteries to market. We are confident that Knudt will lead our
North American and European operations to new heights, driving our
commitment to innovation and customer excellence.”
“I am excited to join AESC at such a pivotal time for the
company and the industry,” said Knudt Flor. “AESC’s commitment to
innovation and sustainability aligns perfectly with my vision for
the future of the automotive industry. I’m excited to work with the
talented team to drive operational excellence, growth and deliver
exceptional value to our customers.”
In his new role as CEO for the United States and Europe, Flor
will oversee AESC’s business operations in the U.S. (which include
Tennessee, South Carolina and Kentucky) and Europe (including
France, Spain, and the U.K.), focusing on strategic initiatives to
enhance local manufacturing capabilities, foster partnerships with
leading OEMs, and support the growing demand for zero-emission
transportation solutions. In addition, Flor will oversee AESC’s
global efforts to turn its cutting-edge technology into mass
production net zero gigafactories that meet and exceed customer
expectations.
About AESC
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 60+ countries.
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https://www.aesc-group.com/en/aboutus.html.
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