Enovix announced it is reshaping its operations leadership as it moves toward mass production of its silicon anode batteries, with a focus on “proven, high volume battery manufacturing leadership” and clearer operational accountability as the company prepares to scale output for smartphones, smart eyewear, defense, and other IoT markets.
The company announced the planned retirement of Chief Operating Officer Ajay Marathe and said he will remain involved during the transition. Enovix credited Marathe with helping establish its manufacturing footprint at Fab2 in Malaysia, which is expected to play a central role as the company begins high-volume production.
To consolidate manufacturing oversight, Enovix said Global Manufacturing Operations will be led by Senior Vice President Kihong (“KH”) Park, expanding responsibilities that have included oversight of the company’s Korea manufacturing operations since 2023. The company said Park has more than two decades of experience scaling lithium-ion battery production across Asia, Europe, and North America, and that his team has strengthened regional operations, integrated acquired assets, and improved operational rigor and yields. Enovix also cited preliminary, unaudited results indicating approximately 38% overall revenue growth in 2025, attributing part of the operational performance to progress in its Korea battery business.
Enovix is also elevating Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the organization responsible for designing, building, and supporting the proprietary equipment used to manufacture its batteries. The company said AME will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Dr. Raj Talluri, reflecting its importance to manufacturability, throughput, and cost efficiency as production scales.
To lead AME through its next phase, Enovix hired Ed Casey as Vice President, Operations. The company said Casey brings decades of high-volume manufacturing and technology scale-up experience, including leadership roles at Komag, Seagate, Western Digital, and ams OSRAM, with a track record in manufacturing efficiency, automation, and operational scaling across complex production networks.
Enovix also appointed Sanghyuck Park as Senior Director, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, bringing experience from LG Electronics’ Production Technology Center and, the company said, deep expertise in battery production equipment, global equipment standardization, and process optimization. Enovix said Park has led large scale equipment deployments across multiple countries and holds multiple international patents related to battery manufacturing equipment, experience it expects will help accelerate line deployment, standardization, and repeatability as it moves from qualification into sustained production ramps across geographies.
The company noted that its cited 2025 financial figures are preliminary and unaudited, with final fiscal-year results subject to completion of standard close procedures and potential adjustments before its annual filing.
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“Ajay played a foundational role in building out and scaling Enovix’s Fab2 in Malaysia. His leadership has helped position the company for its next phase of growth, and we are grateful for his many contributions. We wish him the very best and appreciate his continued support during this transition.”
“These leadership changes reflect the importance of combining all our battery manufacturing under one experienced leader. We are entering a pivotal year for Enovix. As we prepare to commence mass production of our silicon-anode batteries for smartphones, smart eyewear, and other IoT markets in Malaysia, we are aligning our leadership around proven high-volume battery expertise, disciplined execution, and rapid scale-up. With KH’s track record in Korea, Ed’s world-class manufacturing experience, and a strengthened AME team, we are excited about the momentum we are building and our ability to execute with speed, precision, and operational excellence.”
Dr. Raj Talluri, President and Chief Executive Officer of Enovix
