January 19, 2026: EnerSys said on January 13 it was welcoming back Todd Sechrist to the US-based lead battery giant as chief people officer.

Sechrist, who has more than 25 years of experience across the firm’s business operations, brings deep operational expertise and a strong record of leadership, EnerSys said.

During his career at EnerSys, he has held several senior roles including EVP and COO, president of EMEA and Americas and VP of reserve power sales and service.

After leaving EnerSys, he was appointed CEO and president of Sunlight Batteries USA, the American arm of Olympia Group battery subsidiary Systems Sunlight, in October 2021.

EnerSys said Sechrist returns ready to align our people strategy with our business priorities.

His return supports EnerGize — the firm’s strategic framework plan. He will focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, empowering leaders and positioning HR as a strategic partner.

Sechrist said: “Our people are the engine behind our performance. When we align talent with purpose and empower teams to lead, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.”

Sechrist’s appointment came as EnerSys confirmed that Pennsylvania-based franchised distributor, TRC Electronics, was now an authorized distributor.

The distribution agreement boosts ability to support customers with energy storage products for critical and industrial applications, EnerSys said.