Li-Metal, Canadian developer of lithium metal and lithium metal anode technologies, announced the appointment of Dr. Srini Godavarthy as its new chief executive officer. He starts on 15 May.
The company said Godavarthy brings 20+ years’ commercial and operational experience. His background is in specialty chemicals and lithium battery materials.
Previously, he led the lithium metals and specialty salts business at Albemarle Corp. His team was responsible for the commercial and technology development of lithium metal, solid-state electrolytes and lithium metal anodes.
Co-founder Maciej Jastrzebski assumes the new role of chief technology officer. He will continue to serve as an executive director of Li-Metal.
Mark Wellings, Chairman of Li-Metal, said the board of directors accepted a recommendation from Jastrzebski that a new CTO role be created to bring more focus and to accelerate technology development efforts. A new CEO would lead the development of commercial partnerships and other functions, he said.
