Amprius Technologies, Inc. has announced the appointment of Ricardo C. Rodriguez as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.
Rodriguez has more than two decades of leadership experience across the automotive, mobility, and broader technology sectors, focusing on finance, strategy, and operations. His most recent role was CFO and Treasurer of Aspen Aerogels, where he oversaw a major growth phase. This period included raising substantial growth capital, expanding operations, and strengthening the company’s position as a provider of electrification materials. Before becoming CFO, he served as Aspen’s Chief Strategy Officer.
Dr. Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius Technologies, stated that “Ricardo is a proven financial and strategic leader with deep expertise in electrification and advanced technologies.” Sun added that Rodriguez’s “proven track record of driving growth with financial discipline in high-performance markets will serve as a valuable guide as we expand our commercial reach, scale global manufacturing, and reinforce Amprius’ leadership in advanced battery technology.”
Earlier in his career, Rodriguez was Corporate Strategy Director at Aptiv, where he established the company’s Vehicle Electrification Systems group. He also held senior roles at ClearMotion, GM’s OnStar division, Amazon, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. He began his professional life in investment banking at Lazard, specializing in automotive mergers and acquisitions and restructuring.
Commenting on his new role, Rodriguez said, “I am honored to join this Company at such a pivotal inflection point in its journey. Amprius is at the forefront of redefining what is possible in electrification with its silicon anode technology.” He continued, “I greatly appreciate the opportunity to help advance our strategy and expand this breakthrough platform, powering the future of aviation, defense, and advanced mobility.“
The appointment is part of a planned transition as previous CFO Sandra Wallach retires. Dr. Sun publicly thanked Wallach, noting her contributions, including a “pivotal role in our successful transition to becoming a public company as well as her ongoing dedication in acting as a true steward of capital for Amprius.” Wallach will support the company in the short term.
Rodriguez holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute/Kettering University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Amprius Technologies is a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries, utilizing a Silicon Anode Platform.
