Bernardo Gross is the COO and co-founder of Lifthium Energy, a European green lithium refining company spun off from Bondalti, where he leads both commercial and operations teams to support the continent's mobility electrification. Previously, he spearheaded strategy and lithium business initiatives at Bondalti, driving the vision that led to Lifthium’s creation. With a background as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company and degrees from the Geneva Graduate Institute and MIT Sloan, Bernardo brings deep expertise in operations, strategy, and sustainable industrial development.