Li-Metal Corp. announced the appointment of Kunal Phalpher to the newly created role of President, effective October 17, 2022. Mr. Phalpher is a seasoned C-suite executive with proven public company experience, bringing nearly two decades of global experience in the clean technology, battery materials and electric vehicle (EV) sectors to the role.

Recently recognized by Business Insider as a Power Player in the EV industry, Mr. Phalpher has overseen and implemented global business development strategies, establishing a proven track record of driving rapid growth for multinational organizations. As President, Mr. Phalpher will report directly to co-founder and CEO, Maciej Jastrzebski and will oversee the Company's strategic growth initiatives, the expansion of its lithium metal and lithium metal anode operations, and engagement with the investment community. Prior to joining Li-Metal, Mr. Phalpher served as Chief Strategy Officer of Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., a leading lithium-ion battery recycler based in Toronto, where he led strategic planning, corporate development, and oversaw the company's global customer base and commercial development strategy.

During his time at Li-Cycle, he played an instrumental role in guiding the company from a start-up through a rapid growth phase and its transition to a publicly traded company in the United States and previously held the title of Chief Commercial Officer at the company. Prior to Li-Cycle, Mr. Phalpher held several roles in the renewable energy and energy storage space, both in North America and Europe, with a strong focus on strategy and business development. Mr. Phalpher holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto).