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QuantumScape Announces Jens Wiese to join Board, Filling Second Volkswagen Seat<\/b><\/p>\n

Brings business perspective to complement technology perspective provided by existing VW director Frank Blome<\/i><\/p>\n

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–QuantumScape Corporation<\/a> (NYSE: QS, or “QuantumScape”), a leader in the development of next generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles (EVs), today announced its board of directors has approved the nomination of Jens Wiese, Head of Volkswagen Group M&A, Investment Advisory, and Partnerships to the board of directors. Mr. Wiese will take the second board seat allocated to Volkswagen as part of the company\u2019s Series F financing earlier in the year. Volkswagen\u2019s first board seat is held by Dr. Frank Blome, Head of the Volkswagen Group Battery Center of Excellence.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe are delighted to have Jens officially serve in the role of director,\u201d said Jagdeep Singh, CEO of QuantumScape. \u201cWe have worked with Jens very successfully over many years and know he will be a superb addition to the board of directors, complementing Frank Blome\u2019s deep understanding of battery technology and manufacturing, and further cementing the already great relationship we have with Volkswagen.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cI could not be more excited to join the QuantumScape board and work with the amazing team the company has assembled to support the company\u2019s journey to deliver a breakthrough in battery technology,\u201d said Jens Wiese. \u201cI look forward to doing whatever I can to help the team deliver their unique solid-state battery technology for electric vehicles as quickly as possible.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nMr. Wiese has held multiple roles during his tenure at VW, including as Head of Group Battery Strategy. Prior to joining VW, he served as a management consultant and held senior roles at AlixPartners and Roland Berger, focusing on the automotive and other industrial sectors. He holds an MBA from Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich.\n<\/p>\n

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\nQuantumScape is a leader in the development of next generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles. The company’s mission is to revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.\n<\/p>\n

\nFor additional information, please visit www.quantumscape.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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QuantumScape Announces Jens Wiese to join Board, Filling Second Volkswagen Seat Brings business perspective to complement technology perspective provided by existing VW director Frank Blome SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS, or “QuantumScape”), a leader in the development of next generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles (EVs), today announced its board of directors has approved the nomination of Jens Wiese, Head of Volkswagen Group M&A, Investment Advisory, and Partnerships to the board of directors. Mr. Wiese will take the second board seat allocated to Volkswagen as part of the company\u2019s Series F financing earlier in the year. Volkswagen\u2019s first board seat is held by Dr. Frank Blome, Head of the Volkswagen Group Battery Center of Excellence. … <\/p>\n

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