LION E-Mobility AG

Dr. Joachim Damasky is an accomplished automotive industry leader renowned for his visionary approach, strategic prowess, and expertise in driving innovation, sustainability, and collaborative partnerships across various high-profile roles in renowned organizations like Hella, Webasto, the VDA and BMW.

Dr. Damasky hails from Gießen and studied Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt from 1981 to 1988. From 1989 to 1994, he served as a Research Assistant at the Institute for Electrical Power Supply, specializing in Lighting Technology, and obtained his doctorate in 1995.

During his tenure from 1994 to 2008 at Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Dr. Damasky held progressively significant roles, culminating in his positions as Product Area Manager and Commercial Managing Director at Behr Hella Service GmbH. His responsibilities included spearheading restructuring initiatives, achieving notable enhancements in quality standards, cost optimization, and substantial profitability growth. Moreover, he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s global market leadership in fuel-operated heating systems and driving innovation with the introduction of pioneering electric heating systems for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Joining the Webasto Group in 2008, Dr. Damasky served in key executive roles until 2015, leading the successful reorientation and expansion of the electromechanics and electronics division, resulting in the global supervision of developmental projects for sunroofs, convertibles, and thermal systems.

As a Managing Director at the VDA, Dr. Damasky was responsible for overseeing technological advancements, safety protocols, environmental sustainability, and the progressive integration of electromobility and Connected and Automated Driving across diverse manufacturer groups.

Dr. Joachim Damasky stepped into the position of Senior Advisor for Corporate and Governmental Affairs at BMW in July 2022, overseeing strategic initiatives and fostering relationships between the company, governmental bodies, and stakeholders.

Jörg Peter Hahn is Head of Finance at LION Group. Jörg has many years of experience as a director, head of finance and chief financial officer (CFO) for several international companies. Most recently, Jörg worked as a management consultant in financial services at Detecon International (Deutsche Telekom) and founded a start-up for IT hardware for critical national infrastructure as CFO/COO. Before that, he was responsible for controlling the finances of several start-ups as interim CFO. As a commercial manager, he was at the German branch of a Spanish machine builder, served as head of finance for a global IT hardware manufacturer and acted as IBM management consultant for financial services. He began his career in the credit department of the renowned DZ Bank.

Jörg Peter Hahn holds a degree in economics from the University of Hohenheim, and an MBA, SBA Portland State University, Oregon, USA.

Michael Geppert is co-founder and Head of Engineering at LION Smart. After his diploma at Technische Universität München and the foundation years at LION Smart, in 2010 he moved to the company’s joint venture with TÜV SÜD to help build up one of the then first and largest battery testing laboratories in Germany, leading it as Head of Laboratory for multiple years. Since 2018 back at LION Smart Michael took leading roles in Engineering and customer integration of lithium-ion-batteries leading to the successful SOP of LION Smart’s series-produced battery packs in in 2023.

Introducing Michael Reich, our esteemed Sales Executive with 22 years of international expertise in the automotive and industrial sectors.

With a career dedicated to customer-centricity, Michael has honed a deep understanding of client needs and market dynamics at OSRAM, OSRAM Continental and Plastic Omnium. With a comprehensive background in Marketing, Key Account Management, Sales and Program Management, he brings a wealth of strategic insight and a proven track record of success to our team. Having been based in Asia, Michael possesses a nuanced understanding of global markets. He plays a crucial role in advancing our company’s international growth strategy, driving value for our investors.

Felix Kählert currently serves as Head of Purchasing and Project Management, overseeing a significant purchasing volume and managing a diverse team. With a strong background in commodity management, he has demonstrated expertise in strategic supplier relations, procurement software implementation, and global purchasing strategy development. His career highlights include achieving notable P&L ratios and establishing stable supply chains under challenging conditions. Previously, he held various roles at Nidec GPM GmbH and Joyson Safety Systems, focusing on global commodity management, Program Management and Engineering. Felix’s academic background is in mechanical and production engineering, complemented by certifications in leadership, Lean Six Sigma, and project management.

Andreas Vogt is Head of Production at LION. Before that, he has been with the NIDEC GPM Group since 2003 in the same position. He was able to gain relevant experience through his various positions in the company. As foreman of production and logistics, he was responsible for 60 employees. After a further 7 years, he took over the technical and disciplinary management of several plant departments as division manager. Since 2015, he has held the positions of Deputy Production Manager and Expert Lean Manager, supervising around 360 employees in direct production and prototyping. At the same time, he contributed his expertise to the relocation of products from Daimler-Benz AG Berlin to NIDEC – Hungary as technical project manager.