Robert Privette

Umicore Sustainable Materials

BIOGRAPHY

Rob Privette leads Umicore Battery Materials' North American Business Development, responsible for driving growth in the region. Upon rejoining Umicore in 2018, he brought extensive experience, having served as Vice President of Energy Markets at graphene start-up XG Sciences. In this role, he focused on the Energy Materials business, particularly silicon/graphene anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.

Rob's career includes diverse roles dedicated to developing and commercializing products within the battery and fuel cell industries. His expertise positions him at the forefront of advancing battery materials in North America.