Verkor: Laurent Debrue to become CEO with effect from 1 September 2026

Laurent Debrue has been appointed CEO of the French battery manufacturer Verkor, he announced on 4 August 2026. He will take up his post on 1 September 2026.

He will replace Benoit Lemaignan, co-founder and managing director since 2020, who will join the company’s supervisory board as vice-chairman. “In this role, he will continue to contribute to Verkor’s long-term development by supporting strategic partnerships, major funding initiatives and dialogue with key stakeholders. He will remain actively involved in supporting the company’s strategy and vision,” according to Verkor.

Laurent Debrue had previously served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Verkor since February 2024. He also served as Vice-President of EMEA and APAC Operations at EnerSyS between…