GILGUNN Sean

Sean Gilgunn joined UKBIC as Managing Director on 2nd October 2023. Sean brings an impressive background in strategic and operational leadership including over 20 years of international commercial and management experience in the B2B battery systems, automotive and chemical sectors. Sean joins UKBIC from Johnson Matthey where he has worked across a variety of business areas, most recently as Global Procurement Director, Strategy & Operations. Prior to this, he was based in Poland as General Manager and President of the Board of Directors for JM Battery Systems, a leading manufacturer of batteries across a wide range of applications. He has also spent a number of years leading global business units and key accounts focusing on critical markets including periods focused on South Korea, China and South East Asia more broadly. As Managing Director of UKBIC, Sean will be responsible for leadership of the UKBIC business and working closely with key stakeholders to ensure that UKBIC plays a valuable role for industry within the UK ecosystem.