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Spearheading global sales and marketing activities for Powin, a leader in the next generation of safe and scalable energy storage systems. Powin offers purpose-built storage systems that provide the highest value and most reliable systems for the demands of utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications. By leveraging our Stack-OS battery management system, vertically-integrated manufacturing capabilities, decades of procurement expertise in Asia, and deep experience in the energy domain, Powin is well positioned to meet the needs of our customers for the long term. Powin Energy, affordable energy storage made simple.

Directed commercial activities for UniEnergy Technologies (UET), a growth company in electrical energy storage solutions founded on an innovative industrial-grade Vanadium Redox Flow Battery system. UET has MW-scale, fully containerized flow battery systems operating in the field with over 175MWh deployed, ordered, or awarded. UET is also uniquely positioned globally having close collaboration with affiliated companies in China for high-precision, volume manufacture in the GW scale.

Levallois-Perret, Fr

Successfully created and developed a team for the Lithium Ion Energy Storage business unit in the Americas. Managed all hiring, created and defined processes, and defined the organizational elements (Sales, Application Engineering, Proposal & Project management, Field Service structure, Government Advocacy) required to support activities in an emerging market. Investigated market needs for energy storage solutions and proposed new or improved products and services to strengthen competitive edge. Spearheaded the development of key alliances within the Energy Storage market sector. Effectively negotiated multimillion dollar contracts insuring risks are minimized and profits are maximized.

Levallois-Perret, Fr

Managed marketing, business development and communication functions internationally for two Saft Divisions (SBG & RBS), with a focus on the Professional OEM, Defense & Space, Smart Metering, Medical, and Oil & Gas markets with over $400M in yearly revenue. Planned and conducted international sales meetings and training for both divisions. Work office locations in France included Paris, Poiters, and Nersac.

Levallois-Perret, Fr

Directed sales & marketing activities resulting in annual revenue of $20M. Responsible for the P&L of the battery assembly lines. Built key customer relationships and implemented strategies for expanding the customer base. Defined and oversaw incentive programs that motivated team to achieve sales targets.

Levallois-Perret, Fr

Managed key OEM accounts and a national network of over 40 Distributors and pack makers resulting in annual revenue over $6M.

St Louis, Missouri, Us

Managed the international sales & marketing efforts for battery products with annual sales > $100M. Formulated market strategies and drove new product programs resulting in a 30% increase in earnings.Identified, researched and shaped emerging market opportunities resulting in increased profits by 50%. Emerging markets included electric vehicle, electric bikes, and cordless lawn power and home appliances. Instrumental in the development of several key internationally strategic partnerships. Supported new and existing global business opportunities by providing technical sales directly resulting in $120 million in revenue over a three-year period. Implemented training courses for worldwide sales group and trained over 100 personnel annually on primary and rechargeable battery technology.