Group14 Technologies, a prominent silicon-based battery materials technology company, has appointed former GM executive Gerald Johnson to its Board of Directors. Johnson previously served as Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability at General Motors before leaving the automaker in December of 2024. Johnson will help Group14 to expand its manufacturing and sustainability efforts as it scales operations in support of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets.
Gerald Johnson
Johnson’s tenure at General Motors spanned more than four decades, during which he oversaw manufacturing across 13 countries and managed nearly 95,000 employees. His portfolio includes experience in global operations, labor relations, and sustainability, and he is a major contributor in General Motors’ transition to all-electric vehicles.
Johnson’s career at General Motors also included a position on General Motors’ PAC Board and Inclusion Advisory Board, and he led the Operational Excellence initiative aimed at streamlining manufacturing and enhancing efficiency across General Motors’ global footprint. Following Johnson’s departure from General Motors, former Tesla executive JP Clausen stepped in to fill the role of GM Global Manufacturing and Sustainability.
“Gerald’s extensive expertise in global manufacturing and operational excellence will be instrumental as Group14 scales to help meet the skyrocketing demand for silicon batteries worldwide,” said Group14 CEO Rick Luebbe. “His trailblazing leadership in manufacturing process innovation is perfectly aligned with the increasing need for high-performance batteries in EVs, AI-enabled consumer electronics, and data centers.”
In addition to his career at General Motors, Johnson also holds degrees from Kettering University and MIT. He also serves on Kettering’s Board of Trustees, and has contributed to the boards of Caterpillar Inc. and the UNCF National Board of Directors.
The Group14 board also includes:
- Dr. Kim Ann Mink, former Innophos Holdings CEO
- Dr. Michael Steiner, Porsche Executive Board Member
- Bob Lutz, veteran auto executive at GM, Ford, and Chrysler
- Richard Palmer, former Stellantis CFO
- Gerry Langeler, Managing Director at OVP Partners
- Rick Luebbe, Group14 CEO and co-founder
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Gerald is a worthless executive that couldn’t tell the difference between a stamping plant and a sushi bar.
Good luck