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E3: David Klanecky, President and CEO, Cirba Solutions

David Klanecky, President and CEO of Cirba Solutions, reflects on more than three decades at the forefront of energy, chemicals, and battery materials. Drawing on leadership roles across global companies including Dow, Albemarle, and Piedmont Lithium, David explores why battery recycling is becoming critical as electrification accelerates across vehicles, grid storage, data centres, and AI infrastructure. He examines the economics and scale required to build a viable recycling industry, the importance of keeping critical minerals out of landfill, and how circular supply chains can support long-term resilience. From building domestic recycling infrastructure to leading teams with purpose and discipline, David shares practical insights on execution, capital stewardship, and the future of the circular energy economy.

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Who's included:

  • Venkee Sharma, CEO, Aquatech

  • Ken Hoffman, Founder and CEO, Traubenbach Associates

  • David Klanecky, President and CEO, Cirba Solutions

  • Karol Kerrane, Managing Director, EPC Engineering & Technologies

  • Hugh McDonald, Secretary of Commerce, State of Arkansas

  • Gene Morgan, Founder and CEO, Zelandez

  • Martin Turenne, CEO, FPX Nickel Corp

  • Cristina Paredes, Executive Director, SC NEXUS

  • Gabriel Rubacha, CEO, NOA Lithium

  • Daniel Abdo, VP of International Relations and Business Development, Sigma Lithium

  • Austin Devaney, CEO, Li7 Charged

  • Jay Keener, CEO, Altillion

  • David Christensen, Managing Director, Renascor Resources

  • Andy Robinson, President and COO, Standard Lithium

  • Gary Godwin, Vice President, KBR

  • Dale Henderson, CEO, Pilbara Minerals

  • Melanie Sheldon, Senior Director of Business Development, Nevada GOED

  • Stéphane Ballèvre, Managing Director, Geolith

  • Dorothea Soule, Advisory Board Member, Momentum Technologies

  • Haydn Daxter, CEO, Power Metals Corp

  • Howard Klein, Founder and Partner, RK Equity

  • Ken Brinsden, CEO, Patriot Battery Metals

  • Madan Manoharan, CEO, Tuleva

  • Paul Charles, Principal, Charles and Associates, LLC

  • François-Xavier Rame, CEO, Adionics

 

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