27-04-2025
LG Energy Solution CEO visits Chicago to attract top battery talent
Executives of LG Energy Solution, a leading South Korean battery manufacturer, flew to the US to recruit top professionals set to drive the future of the battery industry.
LG Energy Solution hosted its annual Battery Tech Conference in Chicago on Saturday, showcasing the company's technological capabilities, vision, and research and development initiatives to aspiring researchers as part of its hiring efforts.
The conference brought together around 40 master's and Ph.D. students from renowned institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, Cornell University, the University of Chicago and Northwestern University.
LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Dong-myung shared his career journey, recalling his early days at LG as a materials science Ph.D. graduate. 'This event reminds me of when I first joined LG with dreams similar to yours,' Kim said. 'I hope today marks the beginning of a journey where we shape the future together.'
During networking sessions, attendees exchanged ideas through research presentations and poster sessions, exploring the latest trends in battery technology.
'Seeing so many executives travel to the US for this event showed LG Energy Solution's strong commitment to securing future talent and reinforced the industry's immense potential," a participant said.
Following the Chicago event, LG Energy Solution plans to host its first-ever European BTC in Frankfurt, Germany, this June, expanding its recruitment efforts beyond the US and South Korea.
