Dr Halle Cheeseman

Halle Cheeseman, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized leader in electrochemical energy storage, with more than four decades of experience spanning commerical R&D, Manufacturing, and public-sector research leadership. Educated in the United Kingdom, Halle holds a PhD in Chemistry & Materials Science and began a career in batteries at Duracell, later holding senior technical and executive roles at Rayovac/Spectrum Brands and Exide Technologies. Across these organizations, Halle led global R&D organizations, advanced manufacturing, and commercialization efforts covering Lead Acid, primary alkaline, NiMH, lithium-ion, zinc-air and emerging battery systems.
From 2020 to 2026, Halle served as a Program Director at ARPA-E within the U.S. Department of Energy, overseeing more than $100 million in high-risk, high-impact energy-storage research. Notable programs include EVs4ALL and PROPEL-1K, addressing affordable electric vehicles and the electrification of aviation, rail, and maritime transport. Halle is a member of the Faraday expert panel and involved in Ultrastore and Highpercell programmes.