Press release -
Executive update: leadership changes at Morrow
Dr. Andreas Maier, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Morrow Batteries ASA (“Morrow”), will return home to his family in South Korea in late April after nearly four years in Arendal, Norway. Since 2021, he has led the establishment of the Morrow Cell Factory (MCF) and advanced the Company's industrialisation strategy.
Dr. Maier will remain engaged with Morrow as a special advisor, assisting the MCF team and Board of Directors to facilitate a smooth transition ahead of Q3 2025 commercial production.
Frode Bergland Bjørnstad will join Morrow Batteries as EVP Legal & Compliance on June 1. He brings over 20 years of international expertise in governance, M&A, IP, and regulatory compliance from roles including Chief Legal Officer at Avida Finans. His leadership will be instrumental as Morrow scales production and advances its battery technologies.
Morrow Batteries (Morrow) is a battery technology and production company gearing to be the first European GWh manufacturer of prismatic LFP batteries in 2025. These LFP batteries offer top-tier safety features, extended cycle life and a low carbon footprint. In tandem, Morrow runs Norway's largest battery R&D centre, where world-class scientists are advancing next-gen LNMO batteries. This promising technology eliminates cobalt and reduces nickel and lithium while maximising clean and abundant manganese. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Arendal, Norway, the Company now has 240 employees from 40 nationalities. To learn more, visit morrowbatteries.com and engage with us on LinkedIn @MorrowBatteries.
