Thomas M. Stepien serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Amprius Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of high-energy density lithium-ion batteries featuring proprietary silicon nanowire anode technology. With over three decades of leadership in the semiconductor and advanced battery industries, Stepien has driven innovation and growth at multiple high-tech companies. He assumed the CEO role at Amprius in 2021, steering the company toward commercialization and scaling production of its SiMaxx™ batteries, which deliver industry-leading energy densities for applications in electric aviation, drones, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics. Stepien's distinguished career includes serving as CEO of Enovix Corporation, where he advanced next-generation 3D silicon lithium-ion battery architectures. Previously, he led Atmel Corporation as CEO from 2013 to 2016, overseeing its acquisition by Microchip Technology in a $2.3 billion deal that marked one of the largest semiconductor mergers at the time. Earlier roles encompassed President of Freescale Semiconductor's Microcontroller Solutions Group and Vice President at Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector, where he honed expertise in product development, global operations, and strategic turnarounds. Under Stepien's leadership, Amprius has achieved key milestones, including qualification wins with major aerospace and defense customers, expansion of manufacturing capacity, and a successful public listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Holding a BS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, Stepien continues to position Amprius at the forefront of sustainable energy storage solutions, leveraging his track record of transforming innovative technologies into market successes.