Tom Stepien

Tom Stepien is an accomplished leader in the energy and technology sectors, currently serving as CEO of South 8, a company specializing in liquefied gas electrolyte solutions for lithium-ion batteries. Stepien is also an Independent Board Member and Chair of the Sustainability Committee at Euro Manganese Inc., contributing to the sustainable production of battery-grade manganese. As a co-founder and board member of Primus Power, Stepien promotes renewable energy adoption through innovative energy storage solutions. Previously, Stepien held leadership roles at QM Power, Inc., KCK Industrial & Emerging Technologies, Applied Materials, Westt, Inc., Novellus Systems, Inc., and Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, demonstrating extensive experience in technology development and management. Stepien holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.