Simon is an engineer and entrepreneur who is contributing to pushing the technological boundaries of battery technology and e-mobility. Initially trained by the PEM institute at RWTH Aachen University, Simon leveraged this expertise to develop and launch the CELLFAB battery pilot production line at RWTH. In his roles as Managing Director of the Electromobility Laboratory (eLab) and the Office for E-Mobility at RWTH Aachen, he supported the initiation and guided partners for successful research-industry collaboration. In his pursuit of informing professionals and the public about innovation pathways, Simon continues with the ‘E-Mobility Innovation Podcast’. Recently Simon founded BETTERE®, an engineering and consultancy firm providing operational and strategic support building upon a network of renowned, independent experts in the field of battery and E-Mobility engineering.

BETTERE is an engineering and consulting agency that provides custom tailored support to in the dynamic landscape of battery and E-Mobility innovation. With a network of renowned experts BETTERE expands its core expertise on battery production engineering to the domains of battery testing, safety to the charging infrastructure. Furthermore, the BETTERE EXPEDITION was launch as a campaign to support companies and research organisations with the dissemination of their innovation. Herein, the driving video-podcast studio visits companies to showcase what innovation hey have to offer - with scientific reputation. The content is featured in the ‘E-Mobility Innovation Podcast’ which is hosted on LinkedIn.