Dr. Daniel Benchetrite
Friday, 28 February 2025
Daniel Benchetrite obtained his PhD in Electrochemistry in 2004 in Amiens University (France),
in collaboration with CEA (French Atomic Energy Commission) and in 2005, Daniel was hired by
Exide as laboratory manager and participated in the improvement of 12V batteries for Trucks
applications.
In 2006, Daniel joined Valeo, first as Electrochemical Engineer for designing battery
management systems algorithms for micro-hybrid applications and then took the lead of Energy
Storage Activities, including 48V batteries evaluations.
In 2011, Daniel took the lead of Systems and Integration activities still in Valeo, covering all the
systems from 12V to 48V.
Between 2014 and 2021, Daniel moved to China as Asia System Engineering Director and then
to the USA where he was North America New Mobility Director.
After 7 years abroad, Daniel came back to France to develop new products namely AC Charging
Stations and HV Battery Management Systems