Veteran Energy Storage Commercial Leader to Drive Global Commercial Execution as ESS Strengthens Leadership Team and Scales Deployments
ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (“ESS” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in long-duration energy storage solutions, today announced that Randall “Randy” Selesky has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this role, Selesky will lead global commercial strategy, sales, marketing, product management, and business development initiatives as ESS advances commercialization and scales deployment of its long-duration energy storage solutions worldwide.
Selesky joins ESS with more than 20 years of leadership in the energy sector, including more than a decade in the battery storage industry. Prior to joining ESS, he served as the Chief Commercial Officer at VoltStorage, where he played a central role in shaping commercial strategy, building partnerships, and guiding the company’s market expansion. Throughout his career, Selesky has been recognized for his ability to transform commercial organizations, build high-performing teams, and accelerate the adoption of innovative clean-energy technologies. His background encompasses large-scale market development, enterprise-level sales, and driving revenue growth in rapidly evolving segments of the energy transition.
This appointment builds on ESS’s recent leadership transformation designed to strengthen governance, execution, and financial discipline, with an emphasis on capital allocation and accountability. At ESS, Selesky will spearhead commercial execution as global demand for long‑duration energy storage (LDES) continues to rise. His expertise positions the company to expand its market presence and meet the growing need for long‑duration assets capable of improving grid reliability, enabling deeper renewable integration, and supporting the shift toward a decarbonized energy system.
“Randy is a proven commercial leader with extensive experience in the energy and battery storage industries, building high-performing teams, and converting market demand into durable revenue,” said CEO Drew Buckley. “His leadership will be instrumental as we sharpen execution and deliver high-performing, market-ready solutions to customers seeking reliable long-duration storage.”
Mr. Selesky added, “I am excited to join ESS at an important moment for the Company and for the broader energy industry. Long-duration storage is becoming essential for the next phase of the energy transition, and ESS is uniquely positioned with a safe, sustainable solution and a strong foundation to accelerate commercial momentum ready to meet the market’s needs. I look forward to helping scale customer adoption globally.”
