Vianode appoints Dr. Stefan Bergold as CCO

Bergold's role will focus on leading Vianode’s commercial efforts, particularly in developing long-term customer partnerships across North America and Europe.

Burkhard Straube, CEO of Vianode, highlighted Bergold’s credentials: “Stefan’s deep battery value chain knowledge and global sales experience will be key in realising Vianode’s ambition of supplying high-performance anode graphite solutions with industry-leading sustainability metrics to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. In addition to a proven track record of executing large off-take agreements within the battery and EV industry, he has been actively engaged in scaling early-phase companies to achieve global success.”

Vianode aims to decarbonise the battery and EV value chains, creating long-term value for stakeholders and society through the industrial-scale supply of low-emission anode graphite solutions. The company is planning a phased development of production facilities in North America and Europe, following the completion of its $200 million customer qualification plant in Herøya, Norway, in 2024.