EnerSys announced the promotion of Mark Matthews to the role of President, Specialty Global. Since joining EnerSys in 2016, Mark has held roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as Senior Vice President, Specialty Global. Over the past seven and a half years, Mark has leveraged his unique lithium battery development expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and deep industry and government relationships to accelerate EnerSys?s growth initiatives in the transportation, aerospace, and defense markets, as well as the Company?s lithium production roadmap.

Mark is spearheading the Company?s development plans for a 4GWh lithium-ion cell factory, and recently secured a comprehensive incentive package through South Carolina and Greenville County valued at approximately $200 million, which includes a combination of short-term and long-term incentives. He is also leading EnerSys?s efforts to secure additional project funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. Mark?s career journey consists of extraordinary achievements and contributions in the energy storage and lithium battery technology industry, including designing a patented battery powered energy distribution system.

Prior to joining EnerSys, Mark held a variety of management positions including CEO, President, General Manager, and leadership roles in Quality Management, Product Management, Global Sales, Engineering, and Research and Development. His prior work includes developing a technology that integrates renewable energy generation with energy storage and power distribution to reduce demand charges and utility costs. His other innovative designs facilitated the U.S. Army's conversion from Li-SO2 to Li-MnO2 technology, delivering 50% higher energy density at half the battery weight.

Mr. Matthews earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Management with an emphasis in Chemical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.