Global Nano Network is thrilled to announce the appointments of three distinguished Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to its executive board, further strengthening the leadership team as the company moves forward with its industrialization strategy. Each of these new appointments brings a wealth of expertise and experience to help guide the company in its mission to revolutionize the battery industry.
Jacqui Murray – Driving the UK’s Battery Ecosystem
We are excited to welcome Jacqui Murray to the board of Global Nano Network. Jacqui brings invaluable experience in scaling high-value manufacturing and has been a key figure in developing the UK’s public-private battery ecosystem. Her leadership and insights across the global net-zero value chain align perfectly with Global Nano Network’s mission. In her own words, Jacqui expressed her enthusiasm for joining the team:
“Few things are more exciting than getting involved in emerging battery technologies or nano materials, Global Nano Network has both – along with an experienced and knowledgeable team. I am looking forward to working with them as they evolve products and grow the company.”
Andy Back – Expertise in Automotive and Battery Manufacturing
We are equally thrilled to announce the appointment of Andy Back to the board. With extensive experience in automotive and battery manufacturing, Andy has been instrumental in global Gigafactory projects. His entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on approach to solving manufacturing challenges will be invaluable as we scale our HyperFoil® and dry manufacturing capabilities for the global battery industry. Andy shared his excitement about joining Global Nano Network, stating:
“Having been Technical Director for a multinational design agency, I’m looking forward to sharing my engineering experience and commercial learnings with GNN to enable them to grow and move towards the exciting world of manufacturing battery technologies at scale.”
Professor Marcos Kauffman – Expertise in Industrial Research and Digital Twins
We are also pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Marcos Kauffman to the board. As the Director of the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), Professor Kauffman has led numerous innovation and commercialization projects, particularly in the automotive and battery manufacturing industries. His expertise in industrial research, new product introduction, intellectual property management, and digital twinning will play a pivotal role as we continue to innovate in the battery space. With funding secured from the Connected Places Catapult Clean Futures Programme, we are already using digital twins to optimize our processes and manufacturing footprint.
Looking Ahead
These appointments mark an exciting chapter for Global Nano Network as we continue to expand our reach and impact in the battery industry. With the combined experience of Jacqui Murray, Andy Back, and Professor Marcos Kauffman, we are well-positioned to drive forward our mission and bring Global Nano Network to new heights.
