- Job Title
- Global Sales and Marketing Director
- Company
- SAFT
- Country
- France
Vincent Le Quintrec is the Sales and Marketing Director for Saft's Energy Storage Systems (ESS) division, a role he has held since April 2024. Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, is a global leader in advanced battery technology. Its high-performance, long-lasting battery systems power critical applications across land, sea, air, and space - supporting safety, resilience, and the transition to a low-carbon future.Thanks to a 20-year international experience in the automotive and energy sectors, Vincent is able to bring a unique blend of technical expertise, commercial strategy, and multicultural leadership. He spent six years in Japan, where he developed deep insights into the Asia-Pacific market and built strong relationships across cultures and industries.Before joining Saft, Vincent held senior sales and management roles at Hutchinson, where he:
- Managed portfolios with major Automotive OEMs.
- Negotiated strategic agreements and led cross-functional teams across Europe and Asia.
- Successfully expanded market presence and launched new product lines tailored to regional needs.
Vincent holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He is fluent in French and English, with working knowledge of Japanese.He is passionate about innovation, sustainability, and building strong, trust-based partnerships that drive long-term value.
June 22, 2026Diversifying the Supply Chain to Maximise Local Content: The European Integrator's Perspective
02:25 pm - 02:35 pm
Quo Vadis Energy Storage? Key Developments, Challenges and Future Paths for Europes Battery Manufacturing and Integration
The European market for battery cells is currently heavily focused on the automotive sector. Companies therefore continue to rely predominantly on Asian production sites for stationary battery storage. The recent bankruptcies of European cell manufacturers are further exacerbating this dependency, while new players are entering the market, both with conventional lithium-ion technology and with alternative cell chemistries. At the same time, the first European governments are initiating subsidy programs for stationary battery storage systems that require a minimum quota of European components. Will this approach prevail across Europe?
While the expansion of storage capacities is being promoted politically, there are also countervailing trends, such as the discussions in the German Federal Ministry of Economics about a possible restriction of the expansion. This session highlights key developments, challenges and future paths for the European storage market.
