Michael Rosenthal

MP Materials Corp. / Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine

Michael Rosenthal is a Founder and Chief Operating Officer of MP Materials (NYSE).1 2 3 He has managed the Mountain Pass operation since the company acquired the site in 2017.2 3 Prior to his role at MP Materials, Rosenthal was a Partner at QVT Financial, an investment management firm, where he focused on investments in the global automotive sector and in China.2 3 Before joining QVT, he worked as a senior high yield credit analyst for Shenkman Capital Management.2 3

Rosenthal's educational background includes an A.B. degree in Economics and Comparative Area Studies from Duke University.1 2 3 As of the most recent data available, his total compensation as Chief Operating Officer at MP Materials Corp was $3,383,141, which included a salary of $600,000, a bonus of $820,065, and stock awards of $1,949,876.4

In his current role, Rosenthal is responsible for overseeing the operations of MP Materials, a company that produces rare earth materials.1 2 His experience in the automotive and Chinese markets likely contributes to his leadership in a company focused on critical materials for electric vehicles and other high-tech applications.