Stephen Hughes
Monday, 27 April 2026
Stephen Hughes is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Batri Ltd, leading technology development and strategic partnerships. He has been instrumental in the company’s growth, securing and delivering multiple UK government-funded programmes in advanced energy technologies. He currently leads international collaborations with Korean partners and an Automotive Propulsion Centre (APC) programme to scale Batri’s hard carbon anode material to tonne-per-day production. Focused on translating innovation into industrial reality, Stephen specialises in sodium-ion battery technology and the development of localised, low-impact supply chains. He is passionate about building and retaining technical skills to support long-term industry resilience.