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Hiroyuki Akashi has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several companies in the battery technology industry.
Hiroyuki began their career at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1992 as a Visiting Scientist.
In the same year, they joined Sony as a Distinguished Engineer & Senior Manager, specializing in Li-ion battery technology. Hiroyuki held this role for 17 years, until 2009.
In 2009, Akashi joined Nissan Motor Corporation as the Deputy General Manager for Li-ion battery & System Engineering. During their tenure, they played a crucial role in the development and management of the company's Li-ion battery systems. Hiroyuki held this position until December 2020.
Since 2019, Akashi has been working at Envision AESC, where they initially served as the Corporate Vice President and Head of New Product Development. In January 2021, they were promoted to the role of CTO Executive Vice President, showcasing their leadership and expertise in the field.
Hiroyuki Akashi has pursued higher education in the field of Applied Chemistry, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from The University of Tokyo. Additionally, they have studied Polymer Science at Sophia University.
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AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The Company’s leading-edge technology and reliability are enabling and accelerating the transition to clean energy solutions. In the past 15 years, AESC has produced power batteries for more than 1,000,000 electric vehicles in 59 countries, achieving a record of 'zero critical battery malfunction.' AESC’s team works to continuously improve the company's global leadership in product development, quality, and sustainability. In June 2022, AESC was again named 'Global Tier 1 Battery Companies' by Benchmark, a leading UK-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization. AESC is creating the only stand-alone, pure-play business focused exclusively on advanced battery technologies. Incorporated and headquartered in Japan, the Company has a globally diversified platform with innovation centers and major production facilities in the U.S., U.K., France, Spain, China, and Japan.