John Schmidt

John Schmidt is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Natron Energy, a company that specializes in sodium-ion batteries for commercial and industrial use.12 In his role as CCO, Schmidt is responsible for strategy, sales, marketing, product management, and customer service.3

Schmidt brings extensive experience to Natron Energy, having worked in the data center, networking, and telecommunications industries in various leadership positions.1 His background includes roles in engineering, product management, sales, and business unit management.

Professional Background

Before joining Natron Energy, Schmidt held senior executive positions at CommScope, including Senior Vice President.1 In that role, he had general management responsibility for the building and data center connectivity business unit.

Achievements and Expertise

Throughout his career, Schmidt has demonstrated innovation and expertise in his field:

• He has been awarded 18 patents for networking equipment design.1
• He served on the advisory board for Infrastructure Masons, an organization focused on the digital infrastructure industry.1

Education

John Schmidt's educational background includes:

• MS in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University
• MBA from the University of St. Thomas
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota1

As part of the leadership team at Natron Energy, Schmidt contributes to the company's mission of scaling up production to meet the growing customer demand for sodium-ion batteries in commercial and industrial applications.2