Board thanks Tim Hysell for a decade of service
PORTLAND, Oregon—(September, 2025)— ZincFive®, the world leader in nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, announced today that after a decade of transformative leadership, CEO and co-founder Tim Hysell has transitioned the CEO role to Tod Higinbotham, who has served as ZincFive’s COO since 2016, to lead the next phase of growth and market expansion. Tim Hysell will remain actively engaged as a Board member and strategic advisor to ensure a smooth transition as the company scales rapidly and extends its global footprint.
“The ZincFive Board recognizes Tod’s incredible contributions over the past decade leading ZincFive’s commercialization and scaling global manufacturing as well as his track record of product development and operational excellence to serve the large and growing data center market,” said Bob Powell, Chair of the ZincFive Board of Directors. “As we accelerate our growth to meet incredible demand both in the U.S. and globally, we are thrilled that Tod has accepted his promotion to CEO. We recognize Tim’s lasting legacy and unwavering vision for the company’s success.”
“It is a privilege to step into this role at such a defining moment,” said Tod Higinbotham. “The innovation at the heart of ZincFive and the exceptional people behind it have been the driving force of our success. I look forward to building on the remarkable foundation Tim and this team have created and committed to leading our company into its next phase of growth.”
“Leading ZincFive over the past decade has been an extraordinary journey,” said Tim Hysell. “I’m proud of what we’ve built together and excited about the bright future ahead under Tod’s leadership. With strong industry momentum and growing demand for the safe and sustainable energy storage solutions, I look forward to supporting this transition and celebrating the team’s continued success.”
With this transition, ZincFive is poised to strengthen its foundation and unlock new opportunities for innovation and market leadership.
About ZincFive, Inc.
ZincFive is the world leader in innovation and delivery of nickel-zinc batteries and immediate power solutions. Supported by an impressive portfolio of international patents, ZincFive technology harnesses The Power of Good Chemistry® to propel the world forward. ZincFive technology leverages the safety and sustainability of nickel-zinc chemistry to provide unparalleled high power density and performance for mission critical applications. ZincFive is a privately held company based in Tualatin, Oregon. For more information, visit www.zincfive.com.
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