AZA Battery is pleased to announce the appointment of Ludivine Noirel to the company’s Board of Directors. Ludivine brings more than 20 years of international experience at the intersection of industry, investment, and public–private collaboration. She is the Founder and CEO of Bridgeastern, a strategic advisory firm focused on corporate strategy, cross-border partnerships, and capital advisory across Europe, India, Singapore, the UAE, and the United States. Throughout her career, Ludivine has held leadership positions spanning industrial development, investment management, and strategic advisory. She previously held senior roles at Business France, where she supported international expansion, industrial partnerships, and investment initiatives involving corporates, SMEs, and institutional stakeholders. She also served as an equity fund manager with La Financière de l’Échiquier in France, and with Fortis Investments and Shanti Asset Management in India. Ludivine has been closely connected to AZA Battery since 2016 and has represented investor interests in the company since 2019 through the “Objectif AZA” investor group. Through Bridgeastern, she has advised companies on long-term growth strategy, industrial collaboration, and capital structuring, while also supporting investor engagement and strategic partnerships. Based in India, Ludivine brings deep knowledge of global industrial and energy ecosystems, along with an extensive international network of institutional investors and senior industry leaders across Europe and Asia. Her appointment strengthens AZA Battery’s international perspective and will support the company’s continued growth, governance, strategic partnerships, and long-term development.