Amrit Chandan

Amrit Chandan

Founder of Biohm

Dr. Amrit Chandan is a firm believer in the power of entrepreneurship to tackle societal challenges and drive positive change for humanity. As an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and PhD holder in Chemical Engineering (Fuel Cell Technology), Amrit is passionate about creating a net-positive impact on the environment through innovative solutions and sustainable business practices that are applicable across every industry sector, organisation type and scale.

Amrit co-founded and was CEO of Aceleron, a technology company that designs and licenses lithium-ion battery packs with a circular economy focus. Through his leadership, he has raised over £15m in funding, forged key partnerships with organisations such as Shell, Toyota and Total Energies, and built a passionate and committed team. His commitment to sustainability is evident in his approach to business, which he calls "Sustainability Powered Growth."

Amrit has earned numerous accolades for his work, including named on Forbes 30 Under 30, a finalist for the Rolex Award, recipient of the Hawley Award for Engineering Innovation from HRH Princess Royal, and being appointed as a Safer End of Engineered Life Champion by the Royal Academy of Engineering. His extensive experience in growing a team, commercial leadership, business finance strategy, international corporate strategy, and corporate governance has made him a sought-after advisor.

As an advocate for entrepreneurial action against climate change, Amrit believes that harnessing the power of human industry and creativity is essential to tackling the world's biggest challenges - and has a clear vision and recipe for how individuals, teams, businesses and organisations can get motivated, activated and make a measurable difference - focusing on creating a positive impact on the environment, society, and stakeholders.