Dan McGroarty

Dan McGroarty is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the resource sector, government, and strategic consulting. He currently serves as an Independent Advisory Board member at Graphite One Resources, a position he has held since November 2014.4

Professional Background

Consulting and Strategic Advisory:

McGroarty is the principal of Carmot Strategic Group, an issues management firm based in Washington, DC.3 Through his consultancy, he has worked with a wide range of clients, from Fortune 50 companies to start-up ventures, across various industries including resources, telecommunications, airlines, travel, pharmaceuticals, and financial services.1

Government Experience:

Prior to establishing his consultancy, McGroarty served at senior levels in the U.S. Government, including roles as Special Assistant to the President in the White House and as a presidential appointee to two Secretaries of Defense.1

Expertise in Resource Sector

McGroarty has developed significant expertise in the resource sector, particularly in critical and strategic minerals:

• He provided testimony on critical metals issues to various U.S. House subcommittees in 2011 and 2013.1
• He participated in the 2015 National Defense Stockpile Requirements Report.1
• McGroarty served as Director and President of U.S. Rare Earths from 2010 to 2013.1
• He is a frequent speaker on rare earths and strategic metals issues at conferences and in media interviews.1

Other Roles and Affiliations

• Senior Advisor to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce/International Division1
• Principal of the non-profit American Resource Policy Network, an experts-led resource development think tank1
• Independent Advisory Board member for Texas Rare Earth Resources4

McGroarty's diverse background in government, consulting, and the resource sector makes him a valuable asset to Graphite One Resources' advisory board, particularly given the company's focus on developing graphite resources for the electric vehicle battery market.2