Kenzo Nagai

Toyota MR2

Goonies

Prey (Michael Crichton)

Japan, hot spring

Andy Chu

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Engagement Model Offered

Fractional; Advisory

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME; Corporate

Kenzo is a battery manufacturing and gigafactory expert with over 32 years of experience across some of the world's leading battery and technology companies, including Northvolt, Tesla, Apple, MoliEnergy and BAK Battery.

He specialises in battery cell manufacturing, gigafactory design and process development, helping organisations bring large-scale battery production from concept to reality. Combining deep technical expertise with strong commercial and cross-cultural insight, he advises clients on technology assessment, strategic partnerships, supplier qualification and manufacturing readiness.

Kenzo’s Arena

• Battery Cells & Gigafactory Development.

• Technical Focus: Battery Cell Equipment, Gigafactory Design, Cell Technology, Process Development.

• Function Expertise: Technical Due Diligence, Executive Advisory, Supplier Qualification, Project Management.

Superpowers

• Designs and optimises battery gigafactories from concept through production.

• Bridges technical, commercial and cultural gaps across global organisations.

• Provides expert technical due diligence and battery technology assessments.

• Builds trusted relationships from shop floor operators to C-suite executives.

Impact in Action

• Led the design of multiple battery gigafactories across global programmes.

• Qualified strategic suppliers for Fortune 10 technology companies.

• Supported battery manufacturing scale-up for leading global OEMs and cell manufacturers.

Working style

• Positive, collaborative and reliable.

• Equally effective with technical teams and executive leadership.

• Combines deep engineering expertise with strong international business acumen.