Latest Verkor News & Updates

See the latest news and media coverage for Verkor. We track all announcements, press releases, and industry mentions in real time, all in one place.

Verkor

Low-carbon lithium-ion battery manufacturer

verkor.com

Headquarters: Grenoble, France
Founded year: 2020
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 900–1,000
Industry: Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts

Last updated Today

Latest news about Verkor

In short: Verkor updated its leadership and inaugurated a gigafactory in Dunkirk while managing production delays and European market challenges.

Company announcements

August 4 Verkor

Verkor evolves its leadership for industrialization

Laurent Debrue becomes President and CEO on September 1st; Benoit Lemaignan becomes Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

June 22 Verkor

Verkor accelerates battery development in Europe

The company deploys a 'digital by design' model and partners with Capgemini to improve performance and quality.

April 7 Verkor

Verkor enters the final phase of its industrial ramp-up

Three months after the inauguration of the Dunkerque Gigafactory, the commissioning and line balancing phases are completed in record time. Series production starts soon.

March 30 Verkor

Verkor crosses an industrial milestone and appoints a new president

After the inauguration of its Dunkerque Gigafactory, Verkor enters the final validation phase before serial production. Jacques Esculier is appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

Media coverage

August 23 Décideurs Magazine

Laurent Debru, appointed president and CEO of the unicorn Verkor

The French unicorn specializing in batteries is changing its governance: Laurent Debru becomes president and CEO. At the same time, Benoit Lemaignan, co-founder and...

August 5 Delta FM

Verkor: the founder passes the baton, the Dunkirk gigafactory enters a new era

After six years at the helm of the company he co-founded, Benoit Lemaignan will step down as chairman and CEO on September 1. He will be replaced...

August 4 Les Echos

Batteries: Verkor changes boss before a crucial stage in its development

The French manufacturer of battery cells has changed its management as it enters its industrial production phase, in a context of tension...

August 4 Nord Littoral

Dunkirk: Verkor begins its governance transition with Laurent Debrue at the head of the gigafactory

Verkor announces the succession of Benoît Lemaignan by Laurent Debrue at the head of its low-carbon battery gigafactory in ...

Never miss news about Verkor

Track Verkor and your other target companies to get real-time alerts and weekly summaries delivered straight to your inbox.

Verkor competitors & trending companies

Browse news for competitors to Verkor and other trending companies.