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Menahem Anderman, PhD A broad-based battery industry executive with experience ranging from materials research, cell design and product development to market development and general management. Distinguished within the industry by a combination of technical depth and business comprehension, with an understanding of the particular roles of technology, finance, manufacturing, and marketing in building a successful business. Summary A broad-based battery industry executive with experience ranging from materials research, cell design and product development to market development and general management. Distinguished within the industry by a combination of technical depth and business comprehension, with an understanding of the particular roles of technology, finance, manufacturing, and marketing in building a successful business. Employment History TOTAL BATTERY CONSULTING, INC., Oregon House, CA 1996 - present Founder and President A private consulting firm to the battery and associated industries, specializing in technology, cost, and market assessment, battery system selection and qualification, and battery-related investment and legal work. POLYSTOR CORPORATION, Dublin, CA, 1997 - 1998 Vice President of Technology Overall responsibilities for all technical areas, and key contributor to business development activities of this start-up Li Ion battery developer and producer, leading a group of 45 scientists, engineers and technicians. Within 5 months of hiring, drove design changes on 18650 cell that led to qualification by major customers, enabling PolyStor to be the first non-Japanese company to ship Li Ion cells in volume. Directed the development and transfer to production of the first commercial Li Ion (prismatic) cell featuring LiNiCoO2 cathode. The product exhibits the highest energy density in the industry and passes all IEC and UL tests. Won a $9.5M Hybrid Vehicle battery contract and directed the development work. Conducted trade of analysis and initiated development work of pouch ("polymer") Li Ion cell. Initiated a multimillion-dollar licensing arrangement with Motorola. ACME ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Tempe, AZ, 1988 - 1996 Vice President and General Manager, Aerospace Division Complete P&L responsibility of a fully integrated Division. Responsible for the consolidation of two separate operations into one facility. Oversaw the transfer to manufacturing of five new products. Led the division to profitability. Venture Director, Advanced Energy Systems Chartered with developing non-aircraft applications for the FNC battery. Developed a space cell design that has outperformed all previous Ni-Cd space batteries. The 1st to Identify the outdoor cabinet telecom market as a significant market opportunity for NiCd. Won several development and qualification programs. Co-invented and directed the development of a sealed Ni-Cd battery incorporating flooded cells. Technical Director, Advanced Energy System Division Overall technical responsibility for the design, development and transfer to production of a new line of sealed Ni-Cd cells for the aviation market. Product featured the highest power density, charge rate and cycle life in the industry.

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