NeoVolta Inc. (NASDAQ: NEOV) appointed Jing Nealis as chief financial officer, effective May 18, 2026, according to a company statement. The San Diego-based energy storage company made the announcement as it prepares to establish domestic battery manufacturing in Georgia.

Nealis brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience in energy transition, technology, and manufacturing sectors. She most recently served as chief financial officer of SES AI Corporation (NYSE: SES), where she led the company through growth and capital raising activities.

The appointment coincides with NeoVolta's planned Georgia manufacturing facility, which the company expects to have 2GWh of initial annual capacity that can scale to 8GWh. The production ramp is targeted for the third quarter of 2026.

Steve Bond, the outgoing chief financial officer, will continue with the company as executive vice president and president of NeoVolta Power LLC. In this role, Bond will oversee the manufacturing ramp at the Georgia facility.

"Jing's appointment comes at a defining moment for NeoVolta," said Ardes Johnson, chief executive officer. "We are developing a domestic BESS manufacturing platform, expanding from residential into utility-scale, commercial and industrial markets."

Nealis said she was "honored to join NeoVolta at such a pivotal inflection point in its journey" and expressed confidence in the company's domestic manufacturing approach.

NeoVolta develops energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and utility applications. The company is expanding its operations beyond residential markets into utility-scale and commercial sectors.