Douglas Uhno
About Douglas Uhno
Douglas Uhno is a Senior Manager of Industrialization at Northvolt, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and has a background in supply chain management and localization within the lithium-ion battery sector.
Work at Northvolt
Douglas Uhno has held multiple roles at Northvolt since joining the company. He currently serves as Senior Manager Industrialization, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the scalability and industrialization of the complete supply chain of direct materials for lithium-ion batteries. Prior to this, he worked as Senior Manager Localization for one year and as a Purchasing Specialist for one year, starting in 2018. His work focuses on connecting environmental and social issues with investment opportunities within the battery supply chain.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Uhno studied Mechanical Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he earned his Master's degree from 2013 to 2018. He also attended Santa Barbara City College, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2011 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in industrialization and supply chain management, particularly in the context of lithium-ion battery production.
Background
Douglas Uhno began his career with a B.Sc. thesis in Production Engineering at AstraZeneca in 2016, where he worked for 11 months in Sodertalje, Sweden. He later completed an M.Sc. thesis in Supply Chain at Northvolt in 2018, also for 11 months, in Stockholm. His early experiences in these roles contributed to his understanding of production and supply chain dynamics, which he has applied in his subsequent positions at Northvolt.
Achievements
During his tenure at Northvolt, Douglas Uhno has played a significant role in the localization of the supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. His responsibilities include ensuring the scalability and industrialization of direct material supply chains, which are crucial for the production of batteries. His focus on integrating environmental and social considerations into investment opportunities reflects his commitment to sustainable practices within the industry.