Francisco Carranza Sierra | Chief Executive Officer
Basquevolt

Francisco Carranza is the Chief Executive for BASQUEVOLT, a battery cell and energy storage cutting edge startup that aims to become a world leader in solid state batteries.  BASQUEVOLT was founded in 2022 and aims to produce solid state batteries based on a unique European technology by 2027.  This achievement will enable a step forward in our hope for a cleaner world by a potential mass deployment of electric transportation, stationary energy storage and advanced portable devices. A whole new way to feed the world with energy that requires a spirit leader to steer a passionate and revolutionary team from all over the world. Before joining BASQUEVOLT, Francisco has developed a career in the automotive sector for more than 20 years holding several positions in multinational companies. Before joining this company, Francisco was a member of the Executive Committee for battery cell producer ACC Automotive Cells, a venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and Saft. He also was Managing Director of Energy, Strategic Partnerships& Projects Leader and New Business Development Manager at Nissan Motor Corporation since 2008. Francisco owns an extensive experience in managing new business opportunities regarding connected services, electric vehicle grid integration (V2G, smart charging), renewable energy generation and stationary energy storage using second life vehicle lithium batteries. Francisco has two engineering degrees (by Escuela Superior de Ingenieros of Sevilla and IFP School) and holds two MBAs from EM Lyon and the Cranfield School of Management. Since 2017, Francisco is a Visiting Lecturer at London Business School (LBS) as an expert in automotive electrification and new environmental trends.