Speakers

Stacy Newstead brings experience in advanced materials and manufacturing technology across renewable energy, battery storage, national defense, and supply chain resiliency. As CEO of a US subsidiary of an international graphite mining company, she led early-stage planning and site exploration for a US anode processing plant. Her executive career includes senior positions at Huntington Ingalls Industries and Textron Systems, collaborating with the US Department of Defense (DoD) on critical mineral supply chains, defense systems, advanced technologies, and manufacturing capabilities. Stacy holds a BS in Materials Science and Engineering and an MBA, and currently serves as Vice-Chair of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Manufacturing Division. She blends her technical and leadership skills to build effective teams and new company capabilities.