As Dave Shaffer prepares to retire after a remarkable career in the battery industry, he sat down with BCI’s Roger Miksad for a candid and heartfelt conversation. From his early days as a product design engineer in Illinois to leading EnerSys through global expansion, technological innovation, and unprecedented challenges like COVID-19, Dave shares lessons learned, proud moments, and what’s next—including flight school and family time.
He also reflects on the future of energy storage, the importance of industry leadership, and why his successor, Shawn O’Connell, is the right person to carry the torch. Watch the full interview below:
