LG Energy Solution

Tim DeBastos is Managing Director of North American Battery Development at LG Energy Solution, where he leads the organization's battery product development and launch activities across battery packs, modules, cells, battery management systems, and testing and validation. In this role, he oversees engineering execution and business performance for advanced battery technologies that are helping accelerate the transition to vehicle electrification.

With more than two decades of experience in the automotive and mobility industries, Tim has held leadership positions spanning electrification, battery engineering, product development, business strategy, connectivity, sustainability, and commercial vehicle innovation. Prior to joining LG Energy Solution, he served in leadership roles at Rivian, RLE International, and Ford Motor Company, where he helped advance electric vehicle technologies, connected vehicle strategies, sustainability initiatives, and future mobility solutions. His work has included developing battery-electric propulsion systems, leading EV business development efforts, shaping connectivity and autonomous vehicle strategies, and guiding large-scale engineering organizations through emerging technology transitions.

Tim holds an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University. He is also an inventor with multiple U.S. patents related to electric vehicle architecture and hybrid vehicle fuel systems.

As a member of the MAGMA Governing Board, Tim brings deep expertise in electrification, battery technology, mobility innovation, and strategic leadership to support Michigan's position as a global leader in advanced mobility and workforce development.

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