Peter Carlsson is the CEO of Northvolt. Carlsson is based in Sweden. Carlsson has held the role since 2016.
Co-founder of Northvolt who led the battery manufacturer from its 2016 founding through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in November 2024. Previously worked as Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Supply Chain at Tesla, and in supply chain roles at NXP (Philips Semiconductors).
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AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Peter Carlsson has focused on the collapse of Northvolt and his subsequent activities. A newly published book has alleged fraud, tax evasion, and a culture of deception at the battery company, while Carlsson has attributed the company's failure to strategic mistakes and suggested Sweden will regret not supporting it. Since departing Northvolt following its bankruptcy filing in late 2024, Carlsson has launched a new manufacturing-focused AI startup and has been working on a factory operating system venture with former colleagues.
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Peter Carlsson: FAQ
- Who is Peter Carlsson?
- Peter Carlsson is the Co-Founder & Senior Advisor (former CEO) of Northvolt, based in Sweden.
- What company does Peter Carlsson lead?
- Peter Carlsson is CEO of Northvolt, a role held since 2016.