Dr. Jürgen Heydecke
experienced in coordination with global companies (USA/Europe/Asia), lived many years in Asia (Singapore).
He was the Head of Battery Know How Center at VARTA – leading the business with mobile phone and
Note PC companies.
• PhD on Li-batteries, TU Munich
• Since 1979 working on batteries with VARTA and Batteries and Power Solutions
• Experienced in R&D, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Sales & Marketing,
Project Management, Key Account Management
Dr. Manfred Leimkühler
a Battery Expert with international experience, lived many years in USA (New York) and Asia (Shanghai),
specialized in coordination with global companies (US/Europe/Asia).
• PhD in Chemistry; University of Münster
• Since 1989 working on batteries with VARTA and Batteries and Power Solutions
• Experienced in R&D, Design-In and Application, Quality Management, Sales & Marketing, Key Account
Management, Product Management, Project Management, Sourcing, Electronics
Peter Steinmetz
worked many years as Key Account Manager handling major OEM manufacturers in North America, Europe and Asia. As Project manager he was coordinating manufacturing, procurement, and production to meet customer needs.
• University of Wisconsin
• Since 1985 working on batteries with VARTA, Saft and Batteries and Power Solutions in USA
• Experienced in Sales & Marketing, Key Account Management, Quality Control, Procurement, Project
Management, Battery Pack Design