IONETIC Welcomes Paul Turner as Board Advisor
IONETIC is delighted to announce the formal appointment of Paul Turner as Board Advisor, strengthening our leadership as we scale our operations and prepare for our next phase of growth.
Paul has been closely involved with IONETIC for several years through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK’s TDAP programme, providing valuable strategic input as we advanced both our technology stack and commercial roadmap. As we move from development into industrialisation, formalising his advisory role comes at exactly the right time.
A Proven Global Leader in Energy, Operations & Transformation
Paul brings more than three decades of senior international leadership experience across bp, Castrol, and the Coats Group. Throughout his career, he has led major global businesses and delivered transformative results across multiple continents, including:
- Scaling multi‑billion‑dollar operations in high‑growth markets
- Leading large, globally distributed teams and managing complex multi‑country P&Ls
- Driving cultural, operational, and strategic change across Asia, Europe and the Americas
- Steering manufacturing and supply‑chain operations for high‑volume, safety‑critical products
- Guiding joint ventures with major automotive OEMs
- Delivering sustained commercial, operational and organisational performance improvements
This rare combination of commercial leadership, operational depth, and board‑level experience makes Paul uniquely positioned to support IONETIC as we accelerate our mission.
Supporting IONETIC’s Next Stage of Growth
Paul’s appointment comes as IONETIC continues to scale rapidly — establishing new fabrication capabilities, expanding our customer programmes, and preparing for international growth. His expertise will support the company across:
- Commercial strategy & partnerships
- Leadership development and organisational culture
- Operational scaling and supply‑chain maturity
- Internationalisation and market expansion
- Messaging, positioning, and strategic communications
His counsel will be instrumental as we industrialise our technology and deepen our presence across automotive, commercial vehicle, off‑highway, motorsport, aviation, and emerging electrified sectors.
A Significant Addition to the IONETIC Team
We are thrilled to welcome Paul formally to IONETIC. His experience, perspective and global track record will play a key role in shaping the next chapter of our journey as we continue building one of the most advanced and flexible battery system platforms in the industry.
We look forward to the impact he will bring as we scale, innovate, and expand internationally.
