Our Executive Team

Leading the Charge

Leading Innovation

Driving Excellence in Energy Storage

Our leadership team consists of seasoned professionals with extensive experience across various industries. Their combined expertise positions ITEN at the forefront of technological advancements, making significant strides in sustainability and efficiency.

Our leaders are committed to transforming the energy storage landscape. They guide ITEN with strategic vision and a dedication to excellence that inspires confidence in our investors and partners.

Our leadership team

Vincent Cobée

CEO

Vincent was appointed CEO of ITEN in December 2023. Vincent began his international career in public works with the French Ministry of Equipment and the Caisse des Dépôts, living in Canada and the Philippines. He spent 17 years, including 15 years in Japan, in executive roles with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, pursuing a career in the automotive sector. He also held positions for 4 years as EVP of Stellantis and CEO of the Citroën brand.

Vincent is a graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique, a civil engineer from Pont et Chaussées, and he holds an MBA from Harvard University.

Marie-Laure Warlouzet

CFO

Marie-Laure has 20 years of experience in executive positions within international corporations. She most recently served as CFO position in a French cleantech company, where she oversaw finance and equity transactions. She previously held leadership positions in several industrial companies, including Sandvik and Toray.

Marie-Laure earns a Master’s degree in Finance and Commerce from Skema Business School.

Ian Cayrefourcq, PhD

CTO

Leveraging 20 years’ experience in executive positions within European and US corporations, Dr Ian Cayrefourcq leads the technology developments and industrial programs.

Before joining ITEN, Ian was Scientific Director at Arkema, in charge of the R&D portfolio in the field of Renewable Energies and Electronics. Formerly he held leading positions within the microelectronics market in Dassault Electronique, Corning and Soitec.

Ian is the author and co-author of more than 80 publications and 35 patents.

Ian holds an Engineering degree in material science, a Master’s degree in solid-state physics and a PhD thesis in microelectronics.

Axel Fischer

CCO

Axel Fischer joined ITEN in March 2024 leading global sales, marketing, technical support and marcom. He is a German national with more than 30 years of international experience in business and operations, in high-tech, industrial and a broad range of applications.

Prior ITEN, Axel held several senior management positions at Samsung Semiconductor Europe, most recently as Vice President and head of Foundry.

Earlier he led the SLSI Business Unit in EMEA.  Repeatedly he introduced  several new product lines and technologies from scratch, leading to high volume production and billions of revenues. Axel worked formerly at Texas Instruments France and Cypress Semiconductor managing regional marketing, sales and business development.

He holds a Masters degree in Electronics Engineering from the university of Chemnitz in Germany.

Our board of directors

André-Jacques Auberton-Hervé

Chairman

Fabien Gaben

Director

Vincent Deltrieu

Director, Representative of Innovacom

Emmanuel Coquoin

Director, Representative of Habert Dassault Finance

Jacques Ripoll

Director, Representative of EREN

Carlos Mazuré

Director

Magali Joessel

Director, Representative of BpiFrance

Eric Lecomte

Director, Representative of BpiFrance

Bruno Labrosse

Director, Representative of SEB

Vincent Cobée

CEO

We envision a future where energy storage technologies are not only more efficient and reliable but also environmentally sustainable. Our vision is to drive innovation that transcends current limitations, creating solutions that power a greener, more connected world.

By leveraging our pioneering solid-state battery technology, we aim to lead the industry in reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable practices. We are committed to continuous improvement and collaboration, ensuring that our advancements benefit both society and the planet.

ITEN's future is one where cutting-edge technology and sustainability go hand in hand, powering a new dimension in energy storage.

Recognizing Excellence

Celebrating Our Achievements

Our awards remind us that we are on the right path, inspiring us to continue our pursuit of excellence and innovation. These recognitions validate our efforts and motivate us to keep pushing boundaries, driving us towards a sustainable and technologically advanced future.

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