Rajesh Nellore joins Axeon’s advisory board

Axeon, Europe’s largest independent supplier of lithium battery systems has announced the appointment of Dr. Rajesh Nellore to its advisory board. An automobile veteran with over two decades of global experience, Dr. Nellore was till recently the CEO and Managing Director (India) of PSA Peugeot Citroen, where he guided the European company on its India entry plans for the past 3 years. Prior to this, he served as General Manager of Johnson Controls Inc. where he was responsible for expanding verticals, including purchasing, supplier management and logistics. He has also served with distinction in senior positions at General Motors, Saab and Fiat. Lawrence Berns, CEO of Axeon, said, “We are delighted to have Rajesh join our advisory Board alongside Bob Dover, former Chairman and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover. Rajesh brings a wealth of international experience to help us expand our business internationally, especially in the fast growing Asian economies.” Dr. Nellore has worked all over the world and is highly regarded for his experience in the global auto industry. He is an acknowledged industry authority on operational and corporate leadership roles. His deep understanding of Research & Development (R&D) needs and ensuring commercial success has been a key strength to help companies scale up. Dr. Nellore has a degree in electronic engineering from the University of Bangalore, a post-graduate diploma in International Business from the University of Birmingham, an MBA from the University of Wales, Cardiff and a PhD from the University of Newcastle. He is also a widely-respected contributor to various business publications. Dr. Nellore is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and teaches Management courses at various European universities.