Kunal Phalpher is a seasoned cleantech executive who has worked across sectors such as renewable energy, battery production and battery materials. Most recently Kunal held the position of President of Li-Metal, an innovator in anode materials for next-generation batteries. Prior to that Kunal was the Chief Commercial Officer, followed by the Chief Strategy Officer, of Li-Cycle, a leading lithium-ion battery recycling company closing the loop on critical battery materials. Kunal joined Li-Cycle at its infancy as one of the first employees and helped guide the company through its R&D phase to commercialization. Prior to these roles, Kunal held several roles focused on strategy and business development in the cleantech space both in Canada and Germany. Kunal holds an MBA from University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management, and a B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from University of Toronto.

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  Advisor in Altitude Accelerator

  Elevate, Innovate, Accelerate

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  SVP, Corporate Development in Cyclic Materials

  Creating a Circular Economy for Rare Earth Elements