• Client

    Lyten

  • Industry

    Battery Materials

  • Location

    California

  • Our Solution

    Fixed Cost Per Hire, Invoiced Monthly

Overview

As Lyten transitioned from prototype to pilot line, they partnered with us to hire 14 strategic leaders and engineers – including 7 at VP or Director Level. Our placements supported their $200M Series B raise and the launch of the US’s first lithium-sulfur battery pilot line.

  • Total Placements

    14

  • Urgent/Business Critical Hires

    10

  • Director/VP-Level Placements

    7

  • Total Project Length (months)

    9

Project Overview

CLM supported Lyten in scaling from prototype to pilot line and are continuing to support Lyten in launching their first gigafab.

Business Need

Lyten needed to bolster their executive leadership team before shifting focus to build out the teams within their automotive, battery pilot, and carbon fab silos.

Our Approach

  • Dedicated Account Director, supported by 3 search consultants.
  • Search strategy (global talent mapping, passive candidate targeting)
  • Industry-specific expertise leveraged
  • Shortlist in 10-15 days
  • Full process management

Key Placements

  • VP Sales, Program Management & Engineering
  • VP Engineering
  • VP Cell Engineering
  • VP Supply Chain
  • Director Cell Engineering x2
  • Senior Director Battery Technology
  • Engineers/Engineering Managers

Impact

  • $200M Series B funding secured
  • Lyten opened first automated battery pilot line in the U.S. to produce lithium-sulfur batteries, backed by Stellantis