Empowering Performance
Volklec is redefining battery manufacturing with a fast-to-market, low-risk approach designed to serve the automotive, aerospace, marine, and off-highway sectors. Partnering with a long-established Chinese manufacturer , Volklec enables the transfer of proven technology and expertise to accelerate UK battery production.
Launched at the world-class UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Volklec’s advanced solutions underscore its commitment to innovation. Aligned with the UK Government’s net-zero transition and decarbonisation goals, Volklec is delivering cutting-edge battery technology to power next-generation mobility and specialist applications.
Volklec powers the innovators shaping the future of mobility and energy.
Our founders
Imran Khatri
Founder
Imran Khatri draws on extensive experience in strategic financial management and infrastructure development as Founder of Volklec. Having held senior roles in banks and consultancy firms, he has successfully secured significant funding for large-scale infrastructure projects.
At Volklec, Imran is pioneering innovative battery manufacturing solutions, closely aligned with the UK’s net-zero transition. A passionate advocate for sustainability, he is pivotal in positioning Volklec at the forefront of the electric revolution.
Sameer Khatri
Founder
With more than 20 years of experience in oil trading and supply, Sameer Khatri leads Volklec as Founder. Having held senior positions at BP and Vitol, he has deep expertise in global energy markets and strategic supply chain management.
A former Ernst & Young Chartered Accountant, Sameer combines financial acumen with industry insight to drive Volklec’s innovative approach to battery manufacturing. Under his leadership, Volklec is disrupting the sector with fast-to-market, low-risk solutions.
Our executive team
The Volklec executive team brings together unparalleled expertise from the battery, manufacturing and electrification sectors. Volklec is driving innovation and excellence in the evolving electrification landscape.
Phil Popham
Executive Director
Across more than three decades of experience in the automotive and luxury sectors, Phil Popham has led iconic brands through periods of transformation and growth. Holding senior positions at Jaguar Land Rover and Lotus Cars, he played a key role in driving strategic innovation and market expansion.
Now at Volklec, Phil is leading the development of advanced battery solutions, positioning the company at the forefront of sustainability and electrification.
Ron Lee
Chief Technology and Manufacturing Officer
With extensive experience in powertrain engineering and manufacturing, Ron Lee brings deep technical expertise to his role as Chief Technical & Manufacturing Officer at Volklec.
Ron’s career spans multiple senior engineering roles with global OEMs, where he has been instrumental in delivering cutting-edge powertrain solutions. At Volklec, Ron is driving the development and manufacturing of sustainable, high-performance battery technology, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of innovation.
Shakeel Meharban
Chief Commercial Officer
Shakeel Meharban brings more than 20 years of commercial and operational leadership across the automotive, aerospace and rail sectors to his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Volklec.
As former Managing Director for the Automotive Business Unit of McLaren Applied, Shakeel played a key role in advancing high-performance electrification technologies. At Volklec, Shakeel leads commercial strategy and partnerships, ensuring the company delivers cutting-edge, sustainable battery solutions to accelerate the electric revolution.
Nikki Rimmington
Head of Strategy
Nikki Rimmington has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive and battery sectors and is now shaping the strategic direction of Volklec as Head of Strategy.
With a background in engineering, strategy, finance and product lifecycle planning, Nikki has held senior positions at Aston Martin and InoBat, driving major product and strategic initiatives. At Volklec, Nikki leads the company’s fast-to-market approach, leveraging proven technology to mobilise UK battery manufacturing.