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The Battery Recycler Challenge

How to be competitive in uncertain market conditions? 

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As the global push toward electric mobility and sustainable energy intensifies, battery recycling is no longer just an environmental necessity — it’s a strategic imperative. Yet, despite rapid growth in recycling capacity, the industry faces a critical imbalance: feedstock remains scarce and unpredictable, creating mounting economic and regulatory pressures. 

The report “The Battery Recycler Challenge” explores how the battery recycling ecosystem — particularly in Europe — must evolve to remain competitive. From navigating tightening regulations and shifting battery chemistries to addressing the mismatch between capacity and material availability, the industry stands at a pivotal moment. 

“In a landscape shaped by shifting regulations and volatile raw material markets, strategic competitiveness relies on dynamic scenario modelling and agile business model adaptation across the battery recycling lifecycle.”

Pierre Bagnon, Global Head of Intelligent Industry Accelerator

To thrive in this fragmented and fast-changing market, recyclers must: 

  • Reimagine business models and ownership structures to secure feedstock and manage risk. 
  • Embed digital and automation capabilities to optimize performance and ensure compliance. 
  • Forge ecosystem-scale collaboration to unlock circular value and system-wide resilience. 

Gain insights from Capgemini’s leading battery experts how to be competitive in uncertain market conditions.

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Our authors

Michael Müller

Head of Climate Tech & Sustainability
As Head of Climate Tech & Sustainability, Michael is responsible for Capgemini’s business and portfolio development in the areas of battery cell and system development, the production value chain and the optimization of battery systems in operation. Michael brings expertise in battery development, battery production and digital transformation from his more than 10 years of experience as an advisor in the industry.

Marcus Fiege

Head of Center of Excellence Battery
Marcus leads strategic initiatives across the battery value chain. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Marcus brings deep expertise in vehicle electronics, power supply systems, and e-mobility solutions. His work focuses on advancing sustainable battery technologies, from system architecture to industrialization.

Pierre Bagnon

Global Head of Intelligent Industry Accelerator
As Executive Vice President, Pierre is heading Intelligent Industry for the group. He focuses on digital and sustainable transformation, entailing intelligent operations, intelligent product and services and digital continuity, with a particular focus in the Manufacturing and Automotive sectors. With more than 10 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, Pierre is a global subject matter expert for Smart Factory and Industrial ramp-up.

Florent Andrillon

Global Head of Climate Tech
Florent is the Climate Tech Global Leader at Capgemini, where he drives strategy and business development across sustainability and intelligent industry teams. With over two decades of experience in the energy and utilities sector, he helps businesses navigate their sustainability journeys and transition to a low-carbon economy.

Rajendra Negi

Senior Manager & Lead of Battery Materials
Rajendra is a Senior Manager at the CoE Battery of Capgemini Engineering. He has over 8 years of experience in the battery industry, with roles in research, engineering and business development fields. He supports companies across the battery value chain on a strategic and technical level, with a particular focus on battery production and battery materials.

Carlos Naranjo

Manager & Lead of Battery Recycling
Carlos is a Manager at the Battery Center of Excellence at Capgemini Engineering, where he leads the development and delivery of battery recycling services. He has over 6 years of combined experience in strategy consulting and engineering within the battery industry, with a strong focus on industrialization projects. Carlos supports leading battery cell producers and recyclers globally in planning, designing, and scaling up pilot lines and giga-scale facilities for lithium-ion cell manufacturing and recycling.