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Matthias E.J. Arleth is the CEO of Northvolt, a company dedicated to creating sustainable battery solutions. An experienced C-level executive and expert in transformation, technology, and ESG in the automotive industry and beyond, he brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience to the role. Under his leadership, Northvolt continues its mission of delivering high-quality, sustainable battery cells and systems.
Who is the CEO of Northvolt?
Matthias E.J. Arleth, the CEO of Northvolt, brings more than 25 years of professional experience in senior leadership roles at large global enterprises across the automotive industry, spanning OEMs and suppliers alike. His career is defined by multi-faceted expertise as a CEO, CTO, and COO, with a strong focus on product development, future technologies, and cross-industry collaboration. Arleth is recognized for successfully balancing varying stakeholder interests and driving transformational processes, making him a seasoned force in advancing complex organizations through periods of significant change.
Work History
Matthias E.J. Arleth's work history spans senior leadership roles across the automotive industry. Here are some of the key positions he has held:
- Northvolt - CEO (November 2024 – Present)
- Northvolt - President BU Cells (August 2024 – Present)
- SAF-HOLLAND SE - Member of the Supervisory Board and Chair of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (January 2020 – Present)
- Other - Various Management Positions (January 1994 – January 2001)
Education History
Matthias E.J. Arleth studied Vehicle Technology at the University of Applied Sciences Ulm, where he built a strong technical foundation that has informed his career-long focus on product development and future technologies in the automotive industry.
When did Matthias E.J. Arleth join Northvolt?
Matthias E.J. Arleth assumed the role of CEO at Northvolt in November 2024. He had already been contributing to the company as President of BU Cells since August 2024, bringing deep operational and strategic expertise to Northvolt's mission of delivering sustainable battery solutions at scale.
