Liang Tao (Ph.D.

Liang Tao possesses extensive experience in business development and strategy within the energy and materials sectors. Currently serving as the Principal of Battery Strategy at Rivian since August 2021, Liang previously held leadership roles including Head of Business Development at Townsend Solutions, where responsibilities encompassed market analysis in sustainability and circular economy topics. Liang's notable achievements include driving significant sales growth at Albemarle Corporation as the China Business Development and Sales Director and shaping strategic investment initiatives as a Global Business Analyst Lead. Liang's academic credentials include a PhD in Chemical Physics from the University of Maryland and an MBA focused on International Business and Energy from Tulane University.