Consumer Batteries; Alkaline, Lithium, Zinc Air, Rechargeable Batteries

• Responsible for new battery developments in Alkaline and associated chemistries in various formats and capabilities. Particular focus in envisioning emeging device and market trends to direct new battery directions in power, size and capability. • Collaborated with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to encourage designs and incorporation of batteries in new products and concepts.• Created engineered solutions to customers for new and existing product designs, with emphasis on reduced power consumption optimization to reduce cost and improve production efficiency.• Traveled worldwide to work with customers and review their plans, facilitated partnerships, and provided guidance on battery and consumer electronic technologies.• Provided focal point for technical and product support and resources to global OEM salesforce for growth in key device categories and initiatives.• Provided direction and OEM customer perspective for new device development. Identified opportunity for advanced small format power cells in emerging device markets. Designed specifications for new battery products and managed product teams.