QuantumScape Appoints Defense Executive Ross Niebergall to Board of Directors
SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QuantumScape Corporation (NASDAQ: QS), a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, today announced the appointment of Ross Niebergall to its board of directors. Niebergall is an experienced executive with decades of service in the defense sector, leading R&D and technology commercialization in defense applications for multiple defense primes.
Niebergall was most recently President of Aerojet Rocketdyne after its acquisition by L3Harris. He was Chief Technology Officer of L3Harris and Harris Corporation from 2017 to 2023. Previous to Harris Corporation, he was Vice President, Engineering at Raytheon and served as CEO of ThalesRaytheon Systems LLC, a joint venture between Raytheon Company and the Thales Group. He serves on the board of V2X, a provider of critical mission solutions and support services to defense customers worldwide. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame.
Dennis Segers, chairman of the QS board of directors, said:
Ross adds a highly complementary skillset to our board,
“He brings decades of experience leading successful technology innovation projects in the defense sector. We look forward to working with him on our mission to revolutionize energy storage.”
Ross Niebergall, said:
QS technology has the potential to be a transformative force across many different applications
“I’m excited to join the board and help guide the company through the next stages of its commercialization journey.”
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