Allen, Yao Luo, born in Hunan, China, in 1986, is a distinguished leader in the sustainable battery materials and automotive industries. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, where he was recognized as an Honored Outstanding Graduate. Allen’s career began at Bosch Automotive Parts in Changsha, China, where he excelled as a Value Stream Leader. His expertise in lean manufacturing led him to Volvo China Investment Co. Ltd. as a Lean System Manager, and subsequently to Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) as an Industrial Engineering Manager. At CATL, Allen was promoted to Strategic Customer Director, recognized as a Top Talent in 2018. Following his tenure at CATL, Allen served as General Manager of Operations at UpTop Car Rental Co., Ltd., and later as Vice General Manager and Site General Manager at CNGR Advanced Materials in Changsha. In July 2023, Allen became the Chief Executive Officer of COBCO S.A. in El Jadida, Morocco, a joint venture of CNGR and Al Mada and the first leading battery materials and solution provider with the largest capacity in Africa. Under his leadership, COBCO S.A. is committed to pioneering sustainable and innovative battery solutions and forster a sustainable battery value chain in Africa for global market especially EMEA and North America.