NextGen US battery materials company names Abbey Omokhodion as CFO

Sila Nanotechnologies Inc., a cutting-edge US company specializing in battery materials for the next generation, has appointed Abbey Omokhodion as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Ms. Omokhodion, a seasoned executive with a rich background, including CFO roles at Fortune 100 companies like Intel and General Electric, joins Sila after serving as the CFO for The Programmable Solutions group at Intel Corporation.

Bringing a wealth of experience in the industrial and automotive sectors, along with expertise in business building and sustainable growth, Ms. Omokhodion spent over six years at Intel and nearly a decade at GE. At GE, she pioneered the Lighting-as-a-Service business, introducing innovative business models and expanding the company's reach. Her extensive career also includes significant roles at Ford Motor Company, spanning finance responsibilities in manufacturing, marketing, sales, treasury, and product development.

Sila, founded in 2011 with a mission to drive the world's transition to clean energy, is at a pivotal stage of transitioning from an R&D organization to a leading manufacturing company. Gene Berdichevsky, co-founder and CEO of Sila, expressed confidence in Ms. Omokhodion's ability to contribute to this transformative phase, citing her strong industrial background and successful track record.

In 2021, Sila achieved a milestone by shipping the world's first commercially available silicon anode for lithium-ion batteries, leading to enhanced battery performance in various consumer electronics. Sila's Titan Silicon anode is poised to power electric vehicles, including a forthcoming version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and will be integrated into Panasonic Energy's next-generation lithium-ion batteries, further supporting the automotive industry.

Ms. Omokhodion, commenting on her new role, emphasized Sila's focus on impactful technology, integrity, and clean energy transformation through manufacturing leadership. She expressed excitement about contributing to Sila's success and its commitment to executing challenging initiatives: scientific innovation and scaling that innovation.

As Sila enters a rapid scale and industrialization phase, Ms. Omokhodion's role will be pivotal in supporting the production capacity ramp-up, including activities at Sila Moses Lake, the company's primary auto-scale manufacturing plant in Washington State. Her responsibilities will encompass financial oversight, structural and operational rigor in financial processes, and strategic organizational leadership.

Sila reaffirms its dedication to American leadership in clean energy production and is actively scaling its technology at its manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. Notable financial investors in Sila include 8VC, Bessemer Venture Partners, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Coatue, Matrix Partners, Sutter Hill Ventures, and funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.