With an almost two-decade-long experience at LG group where he worked across different roles in energy storage, automotive, and electronics, Keon is currently leading two groups of experts. The first group is the team of battery experts. Henkel’s next-generation battery solutions related to safety, sustainability, new designs and chemistry are identified and initiated by this team. The second one is accelerating customers’ innovation with its capability on advanced mechanical testing, material modelling and simulation, battery simulation for mechanical and thermal performance, digital solutions based on big data analysis and prediction. Keon holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from KAIST and conducted postdoctoral research at Cornell University for his scientific career: He also holds MSc in executive MBA from Lancaster University.

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of more than 50,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.