• CERAWeek
  • March 18 - 22, 2024

Henrik Fisker

Fisker

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Henrik Fisker is synonymous with iconic cars & leadership in electric vehicle development. American by nationality & Danish by birth, Fisker is Chairman & CEO of Fisker Inc. – founded in 2016 as his 2nd automotive company. With the vision of a "Clean future for all", & a mission of the World's most sustainable vehicles, Fisker Inc. has launched the worlds first truly affordable 250-300 mile range all electric SUV Fisker Ocean starting at $37,499 or a revolutionary flexible lease starting at $379/month. Celebrated as a true iconic figure in the industry, Fisker is behind some of the most emotionally appealing vehicles ever created.  Fisker Karma was the world’s first luxury plug-in hybrid, launched in 2011, an innovation genius in creating an electric with sustainable innovations as a full-length solar roof, vegan interior & adjustable regenerative braking. Henrik led the development of BMW Z8, and was design director & board member of Aston Martin and part of the turnaround team and designed, developed & launched iconic cars as the DB9 & V8 Vantage, Aston Martin. Fisker is a risk-taking, innovation-loving, protocol-challenging designer and entrepreneur who turns dreams into reality, and never gives up. 

Sessions With Henrik Fisker

Thursday, 14 March

  • 10:30am - 11:15am (CST) / -

    The Quest for Better Batteries

    Panel Power Technology/Innovation

    Batteries will clearly play a fundamental role in the electrification of the transport system. Equally, they will also play a growing role in adding flexibility into the electricity system to cope with the potential impacts of rising electric vehicle charging infrastructure as well as increasing levels of renewable generation. A flurry of innovation is underway to develop next generation battery technology that seeks to addresses challenges of cost, supply chains, safety, and energy density How will battery technologies evolve in the future? What roles will they play? Will stationary battery energy storage help defray infrastructure costs for additional charging infrastructure?

  • 12:45pm - 01:30pm (CST) / -

    Voices of Innovation with Henrik Fisker:  Designing the next car, from the inside out

    Interview Technology/Innovation

    Henrik Fisker's designs have been synonymous with creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. Today, Fisker is designing and developing a fully connected electric car with autonomous driving features, longer range and lower cost batteries, set to be the "spiritual successor" to the Fisker Karma luxury electric car.