Sungjoon Lee

About Sungjoon Lee

I am a sales and business development leader with 15+ years of experience in the Li-ion battery and electrification industry across Korea and North America. My background spans OEM account management, mass production coordination, JV development, and strategic planning supporting major customers such as Ford, GM, FCA, Stellantis, Caterpillar, and Cummins.I have led cross-functional initiatives ranging from the Samsung–Ford recall settlement task force to early-stage negotiations for the StarPlus Energy JV. My experience includes securing multi billion dollar EV programs, developing regional go-to-market strategies, and building long-term customer relationships at both the C-suite and operational levels.I am passionate about connecting technology, customers, and global markets. I thrive in roles that require proactive communication, problem solving, and cross cultural collaboration. I’m always open to meaningful conversations in the EV, battery, and energy storage ecosystem.Highlights include:Securing Samsung’s first electrification business with Ford and multiple EV programs.Strengthening relationships with major OEM purchasing and engineering teams across North America.Achieving $250M+ in annual revenue by solving supply-chain and chip-shortage challenges.Leading key discussions for the StarPlus Energy JV with Stellantis.Developing market intelligence and strategy to support North America expansion.

Experience

1. Senior Key Account Manager for Lib Battery

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   Nov 2024 — Present · Troy, MI, US

   Manage overall mass-production operations and serve as the key liaison between North America customers and HQ- Provide active market intelligence to support NA business strategy creation and improvement.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, MBA

  2010 — 2012