Former U.S. Air Force Chief Scientist Dr. Mark Maybury Joins QuantumScape Strategic Advisory Board

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QuantumScape Corporation (NASDAQ: QS), a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, today announced Dr. Mark Maybury has joined its strategic advisory board. Dr. Maybury brings decades of leadership experience spanning defense, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and advanced manufacturing- further strengthening QS's push into additional markets.

Dr. Maybury currently serves as Vice President of Commercialization, Engineering and Technology at Lockheed Martin, where he leads the transition of cutting-edge research into scalable products for commercial and defense applications. From 2010 to 2013, he served as Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force, advising the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force on critical scientific and technical priorities. Dr. Maybury previously held multiple senior leadership roles at MITRE, including Director of the National Cybersecurity Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC). He also served as Chief Technology Officer at Stanley Black & Decker. Dr. Maybury holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a focus on artificial intelligence from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

"Mark brings a combination of deep technical expertise and proven commercialization leadership," said Siva Sivaram, CEO and president of QS. "His ability to translate advanced research into market-ready solutions, coupled with his extensive experience across defense, AI, cybersecurity and strategic innovation, will be invaluable as we advance our solid-state battery technology toward transportation, defense and AI applications. We are delighted to benefit from his insights as we work to deliver our no-compromise battery to customers worldwide."

"QuantumScape's battery technology offers compelling advantages for both industrial and defense applications - from superior energy density and faster charging to enhanced safety in demanding operational environments. I'm excited to join QuantumScape's advisory board and support the commercialization of its groundbreaking solid-state battery technology," said Dr. Maybury. "Having spent my career at the intersection of advanced technology and market deployment, I see tremendous opportunity for QuantumScape to redefine energy storage across multiple sectors, including defense, where reliable, high-performance batteries are mission critical. I look forward to working with the team as they scale their technology for global impact."

About QuantumScape CorporationQuantumScape is on a mission to revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future. The company's next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology is designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. For more information, visit https://www.quantumscape.com.

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