DESTEN Inc. Appoints Three New Members to The Board of Directors and One New Member to The Board of Advisors
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DESTEN Inc., a leading developer of advanced lithium-ion battery technologies, has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Ed Newbury, Global Managing Partner of Squire Patton Boggs, a leading international law firm, Ammar Abdulwahed Al Khudairy, former Chairman of Saudi National Bank; Walter Buckley, CEO of SEMCAP; and one new member to its Board of Advisors: Rodney Slater, former
The new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of transportation, finance, technology, energy storage, government know-how & relationships, and corporate compliance. These appointments will support DESTEN's growth and development in the coming years.
"We are thrilled and honoured to welcome these distinguished individuals to our Board of Directors and Board of Advisors," said Bader Al-Rezaihan, Chairman & CEO of DESTEN "Their unique perspectives and insights will elevate our organisation with greater dynamism and capacity to address the substantial opportunities present today in the lithium-ion battery industry."
Rodney Slater is the subject of great admiration in the realm of transportation policy, law and infrastructure development. Currently serving as a Senior Partner at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, Slater has been leading the firm's transportation practice since 2001. Prior to joining Squire Patton Boggs, he served as the 13th
Apart from his professional achievements, Slater is also deeply committed to social justice, education, and economic development initiatives. He serves on the board of directors of several companies and non-profit organizations, including Verizon Communications Inc., Stagwell Global, and the Squire Patton Boggs Foundation, where he serves as chairman of the board of directors. He has also previously served as a director of Kansas City Southern and Transurban Group and EV charging infrastructure provider, EVgo, Inc..
Slater's academic achievements consist of a Bachelor of Science degree from
Slater's consistent and outstanding contributions to the US mobility sector make him a highly sought-after opinion leader in the field of transportation policy and infrastructure development, and a welcome addition to DESTEN's Board of Advisors.
Ed
Ed's current engagements include helping one of the largest technology companies in the world address challenges with the US government; assisting one of the largest Korean conglomerates in expanding its business operations in the US; and leading efforts to secure US government approval of the Pebble Mine in
Ed serves on numerous corporate boards, including publicly traded Ferrellgas (OTC: FGRR), and St. Regis Company; and retains a strong presence in the not-for-profit arena as a member of the Atlantic Council Board of Directors, and a director of the Ogunquit Museum of American Art.
With his extensive experience and expertise,
Ammar Abdulwahed Al Khudairy is a prominent fixture in the finance industry, with over 30 years of experience in various areas such as Corporate Banking, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, M&A, and Asset Management.
One of Al Khudairy's most notable achievements was serving as the Chairman of the Saudi National Bank, the largest bank in
Al Khudairy has also held numerous public and private board memberships, including Chairmanship positions at Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia, Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia, and Allianz Saudi Arabia, as well as serving as a board member of Almarai. He is the founder and Chairman of Amwal Capital Partners, an alternative assets management business based in
Ammar earned a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering followed by an M.Sc. in Engineering Administration from George Washington University.
Al Khudairy's appointment to DESTEN's Board of Directors is expected to greatly expedite the company's ambitions to become a major player in the battery industry.
Walter "Buck"
His investing career began at Safeguard Scientifics, where he was Vice President of Acquisitions. He then went on to cofound ICG in 1996 and ran the company as Chairman and CEO for more than 20 years.
In 2020, he cofounded SEMCAP with Cyrus Vandrevala, where he is the Co-founder and Co-CIO. SEMCAP is a growth impact platform investing in companies at the forefront of seminal trends in the healthcare, education and food & nutrition sectors.
In addition to his professional accomplishments,
With his unassailable track record of success in building and growing innovative companies,
The new members of the Board of Directors and the Board of Advisors join existing members Bader Al-Rezaihan, Chairman & CEO of DESTEN, and Thomas Gerhard Wilhelm Damitz, Chief Innovation Officer.
With this expanded team, DESTEN is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the rapidly evolving field of electric mobility and energy infrastructure.
About DESTEN Inc.
DESTEN Inc. is a leading developer of advanced lithium-ion battery technologies, with a focus on enabling sustainable, electric mobility and energy infrastructures. DESTEN's technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we use energy.
For more information, visit www.desten.com.
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