Andre Zeitoun

Andre Zeitoun is the Founder and CEO of Ionic Mineral Technologies, a U.S.-based company focused on developing advanced battery materials.1 Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and current role:

Professional Experience

Current Position: Andre Zeitoun has been serving as the Founder and CEO of Ionic Mineral Technologies since September 2020.1 The company's mission is to become the world's leading producer of nano-silicon anode powders for next-generation lithium-ion batteries.1

Previous Roles:

• President & CEO at Applied Minerals Inc. (January 2009 - September 2019)1
• Senior Vice President & Head of Distressed/Special Situations Desk at RBC Capital Markets (January 2003 - October 2006)1
• Senior Vice President & Head of Distressed/Special Situations Desk at Citi (January 1999 - June 2003)1
• Vice President - High Yield Credit Analyst at Bear Stearns & Co. (January 1996 - December 1998)1

Expertise and Achievements

Halloysite Clay Nanotubes: Zeitoun is highly regarded for his leadership in commercializing halloysite clay nanotubes.1 He has dedicated over a decade of his career to this unique mineral, establishing himself as a pioneer in its commercialization for specialty applications.1

Ionic Mineral Technologies: Under Zeitoun's leadership, Ionic Mineral Technologies:

• Owns and operates one of the world's largest deposits of high-purity halloysite1
• Utilizes a novel, top-down synthesis process to convert halloysite into high-capacity, nano-structured silicon active material1
• Was named one of "North America's Next Big Things in Tech" for 2023 by Fast Company1

Mining Operations: The company's mine, called Hooid Hills, is located in Eureka, Utah, about 75 miles southwest of Salt Lake City.2 The initial reserve of 2.4 million tons has the potential to supply materials for approximately 50 million electric vehicles.2

Education

Andre Zeitoun attended Canisius University from 1991 to 1995.1

Through his leadership at Ionic Mineral Technologies, Andre Zeitoun is working to advance the development of next-generation battery materials, potentially playing a significant role in the future of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.