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Ascend Elements Appoints Linh Austin As President and Chief Executive Officer

RECENTLY ACQUIREDMar 20, 2025about 1 year ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Ascend Elements

Linh Austin
WestboroughInformation Technology

Description

Ascend Elements has announced the appointment of Linh Austin as the Company's new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Linh Austin, a seasoned energy industry executive with more than 30 years of experience, has been a member of the Ascend Elements Board of Directors since September 2024.

Company Information

Company

Ascend Elements

Location

133 Flanders Road

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

About

Ascend Elements is a leading provider of sustainable, closed-loop battery materials solutions. From EV battery recycling to commercial-scale production of lithium-ion battery precursor (pCAM) and cathode active materials (CAM), Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of sustainable lithium-ion battery materials. Its proprietary Hydro-to-Cathode® direct precursor synthesis technology produces new pCAM from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in up to 90% lower GHG emissions. With fewer batteries going to landfill and a cleaner manufacturing process, Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level of sustainability.

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