EQONIC Group has appointed John Saunders as Executive Director and Angela Knight CBE as Non-Executive Director to enhance its governance and executive strength ahead of scaling operations.
Saunders brings 30 years from top banks like Coutts, Barclays, UBS, and Deutsche Bank, excelling in acquisitions, product launches, and advising boards.
Knight adds deep strategic insight, with past roles as CEO of British Bankers’ Association and Energy UK, plus board seats at Taylor Wimpey and others.
Battery Innovation Focus
These hires support EQONIC’s next-gen battery tech tackling cost, safety, and sustainability delivering c70% materials savings over lithium-based rivals. Its non-flammable composites avoid lithium, rare earths, and sodium, using abundant recyclable materials to ease supply risks.
The advancements position EQONIC to reshape energy storage amid rising EV and grid demands.
EQONIC Group outlined an accelerated R&D timeline for its next-generation battery technology, targeting performance surpassing sodium-ion batteries by 2026, exceeding LFP levels by 2027, and matching top-tier NMC standards by 2029.
The company plans to license the innovation and forge partnerships with major OEMs, minimising capital exposure while enabling widespread adoption across global markets and applications.
Commercial Momentum Builds
Parallel to R&D, EQONIC’s commercial arm has deployed LFP-based energy storage systems in multiple projects for prominent clients, building a multi-million-pound order pipeline across sectors.
EQONIC Group’s strategic advisory board features Craig Wilson MBE, a Non-Executive Director with deep automotive engineering credentials from Williams Advanced Engineering, Toyota Australia, and TWR Group (Tom Walkinshaw Racing).
It also includes Stuart Dyble, Non-Executive Director, bringing four decades of leadership experience, including as Ford VP of European Communications and board roles at Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volvo.
Key Comments
John Saunders, Executive Director at EQONIC Group said:
“EQONIC’s breakthrough technology represents a genuine paradigm shift in the battery sector. The combination of cost reduction, enhanced safety, and sustainable materials addresses the fundamental barriers that have constrained the industry. I’m excited to bring my experience to support the company’s growth trajectory as we move toward demonstrating market-ready products and securing strategic partnerships.”
Angela Knight CBE, Non-Executive Director at EQONIC Group said:
“EQONIC exemplifies the kind of innovative British technology that can lead global markets. The company’s approach – developing transformative technology first, then building robust commercial frameworks around it, is hugely compelling. Strong governance will be critical as EQONIC scales its business model and establishes partnerships with established OEM’s. I look forward to contributing to the board’s strategic oversight during this pivotal phase.”
Jas Kandola, Founder and CEO of EQONIC Group, said:
“John and Angela bring exactly the calibre of leadership we need at this critical juncture. John’s regulatory expertise and commercial acumen will be invaluable as we navigate partnerships and licensing arrangements, while Angela’s governance experience across complex, regulated industries will strengthen our board oversight. These appointments reflect our commitment to building a world-class organisation capable of delivering on the enormous potential of our technology.”
Jas Kandola is an award-winning corporate finance professional turned sustainability entrepreneur, having spent most of his career at Barclays specialising in strategic advice to large corporate and complex markets clients.
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