Sila Announces Appointment of Lindsay Caldwell as VP, People
Sila, a leader in next-generation battery materials, has appointed Lindsay Caldwell as Vice President of People. Caldwell brings a wealth of HR expertise acquired from her diverse background in various industries such as biotech, biopharma, and aerospace. Her role will focus on developing the company’s people strategy while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture at Sila.
Experience and Vision
Caldwell's extensive leadership experience in manufacturing environments is particularly valuable as Sila embarks on a significant industrialization phase. Her involvement is crucial during the ramp-up of production capacity at Sila’s Moses Lake facility, which serves as the company’s first auto-scale manufacturing plant.
Key Initiatives Ahead
“Our plant construction in Moses Lake is moving ahead rapidly. Lindsay’s experience in the industrial sector will be instrumental as we strive to build a diverse team that excels both in technical R&D and manufacturing innovation,” shared Gene Berdichevsky, co-founder and CEO of Sila. He emphasized that Caldwell's impressive track record and enthusiasm for the company's mission will support the creation of a performance-driven workforce that aligns with Sila's ambitious objectives.
Prior Accomplishments of Caldwell
Previously, Caldwell was the VP of Human Resources at Metagenomi, where she successfully established the HR function from the ground up. Under her leadership, the company earned accolades for being one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area for three consecutive years and prepared for an initial public offering (IPO). Her strategic HR roles also included major companies like Gilead Sciences, Arup, and Northrop Grumman in both the US and UK, where she supported teams in research and development, engineering, and commercial operations.
About Sila and Its Innovations
Founded in 2011, Sila is dedicated to ushering in clean energy transitions through innovative battery technologies. Sila made headlines in 2021 by shipping the world’s first commercially available silicon anode for lithium-ion batteries, which has since enhanced battery performance across millions of consumer electronics. The company's Titan Silicon is set to power electric vehicles, including models from Mercedes-Benz, and will feature in Panasonic Energy’s next-generation lithium-ion technology.
With a commitment to maintaining American leadership in clean energy production, Sila is rapidly scaling its manufacturing capabilities at its facility in Moses Lake, Washington. The company enjoys backing from notable financial investors, including 8VC, Bessemer Venture Partners, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Coatue, Matrix Partners, Sutter Hill Ventures, and advisors managing funds and accounts for T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sila's primary business focus?
Sila is focused on developing next-generation battery materials that enhance energy storage technologies, particularly for electric vehicles and consumer electronics.
Who is Lindsay Caldwell?
Lindsay Caldwell is the newly appointed Vice President of People at Sila, bringing extensive HR experience from various industries to her role.
What are Caldwell's responsibilities at Sila?
She will oversee the company’s people strategies and work on building a high-performance culture to support growth and innovation.
What significant projects is Sila working on?
Sila is expanding its manufacturing capabilities at the Moses Lake facility to increase production capacity for its innovative battery materials.
What achievements has Sila accomplished recently?
Sila shipped the world’s first commercially available silicon anode for lithium-ion batteries and has enabled significant battery performance enhancements in consumer electronics.
