Texas Instruments SVP hired as Solid Power CEO

LOUISVILLE — Solid Power Inc., (Nasdaq: SLDP) which makes solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, has hired John Van Scoter as its new president, CEO and director.

Van Scoter takes over the role from interim CEO Dave Jansen, who will continue to serve as the chairman of Solid Power’s board of directors and “will support Van Scoter in an advisory role to ensure a seamless transition,” the company said in a news release. 

“I’m excited to hand over the reins to someone with John’s vision for renewable technology and the skillset to continue driving our mission forward,” Jansen said in the release. “Thanks…