QuantumScape Welcomes Tech Industry Veteran Geoff Ribar to Board of Directors

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuantumScape Corporation (NASDAQ: QS), a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, today announced the appointment of Geoff Ribar to its board of directors. Ribar brings deep expertise and extensive leadership experience in the technology industry, with decades serving as CFO for companies across the sector.

Ribar was Chief Financial Officer at Cadence Design Systems from 2010 to 2017 and previously served as CFO at Telegent Systems, Matrix Semiconductor and NVIDIA Corporation, among others. He was formerly Vice President and corporate controller at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). He also serves on the board of directors at Acacia Research Corporation, Everspin Technologies and MACOM Technology Solutions.

“Geoff brings decades of experience in the technology industry, and he knows what it takes to position transformational technology companies for durable success,” said Dennis Segers, chairman of the QS board of directors. “We’re thrilled to have him on the QS board of directors and look forward to working closely with him to serve our mission and our shareholders.”

“QS is working to bring a transformational technology to global scale,” said Geoff Ribar. “Energy storage is a critical enabler of future technology progress, and QS is one of the clear leaders revolutionizing the industry. I’m excited to join the board of directors at this pivotal point in the company’s history.”

About QuantumScape Corporation
QuantumScape is on a mission to revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future. The company’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology is designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. For more information, visit www.quantumscape.com.

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