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Georgia’s Electric Ecosystem: How International Investment Powers the Renewable Revolution

April 25, 2023 at 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

From electric vehicles and solar panels to battery storage and charging systems, Georgia is racking up wins from the brightest renewable energy companies and manufacturers around the world, all flocking to the state amid unprecedented government support for transformative power projects.

But achieving true sustainability means exploring how these overlapping sectors fit together while ensuring new entrants can translate success at home into the U.S. market during a time of rising trade tensions.

Join Aprio and Global Atlanta for lunch and an in-depth discussion with the international innovators behind the technologies powering the state’s growing electric ecosystem. An optional tour of the Curiosity Lab in Peachtree Corners will be available to all attendees after the panel discussion.

Takeaways for attendees:
• How foreign affiliates are navigating a complex regulatory and protectionist environment
• A deeper understanding of the U.S. energy ecosystem
• How companies make relocation decisions in this time of global fragmentation
• Tax incentives and credits available to renewable energy companies in the U.S. and how companies are taking advantage of them

Opening Remarks by Jiyoon Choi, Senior Tax Manager, ESG, Aprio

Speakers:

  • Steven Jahng, Director/Head of External Affairs/Social Value, SK Battery America 
  • David Monk, Recycling Account Manager, Ascend Elements
  • James Washburn, Director of Product Management, Siemens Electrical Products
  • David Schultheis, Executive Director Strategy, Aurubis
  • Todd Aston, Sustainability Innovation Manager, Novelis

Speaker Bios

Opening:

Jiyoon Choi is the Senior ESG Tax Manager at Aprio, assisting clients in aligning their ESG goals with their tax strategies. Prior to joining Aprio, she was a manager at KPMG tax practice where she gained extensive experience in federal, state, and international tax compliance and planning. Jiyoon holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University – Bloomington.
 
Panel:

Steven Jahng is Director/Head of External Affairs/Social Value for SK Battery America, Inc. Prior to joining SK Battery America, Mr. Jahng was Executive Director for JP Morgan in Seoul and Singapore. Prior to that, he was Director at HSBC Investment Bank in Seoul. Mr. Jahng graduated from Columbia University, School of Engineering and Applied Science with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.

David Monk joined the business development team at Ascend Elements in 2021. Based in Westborough, Mass., Ascend Elements is an engineered material and lithium-ion battery recycling company. David has a diverse background in business development and brings with him over ten years of experience in the waste and recycling industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University at Buffalo.

James Washburn is the director of product management for Siemens Electrical Products, where he oversees a team servicing $2.5B+ of electrical power distribution products annually. A mechanical engineer by training, he is an alum of Georgia Tech and a frequent guest lecturer at the university. His work covers products for a diverse range of applications, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. He is especially interested in the nation’s clean energy transition and electrification.

David Schultheis is executive director of strategy at Aurubis

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