NOVONIX Appoints Michael O’Kronley as Chief Executive Officer
NOVONIX (NASDAQ: NVX) has appointed Michael O'Kronley as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 19, 2025. O'Kronley brings over 30 years of automotive experience, including 15 years in the Lithium-ion battery and battery materials sector. As former CEO of Ascend Elements, he increased the company's enterprise value by US$1.6 Billion in 5 years.
The appointment comes as NOVONIX aims to strengthen its position in onshoring the graphite supply chain in North America. O'Kronley succeeds Robert Long, who served as Interim CEO since January 2025 and will return to his role as Chief Financial Officer.
NOVONIX (NASDAQ: NVX) ha nominato Michael O'Kronley come Amministratore Delegato, con effetto dal 19 maggio 2025. O'Kronley vanta oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore automobilistico, di cui 15 nel campo delle batterie agli ioni di litio e dei materiali per batterie. In qualità di ex CEO di Ascend Elements, ha incrementato il valore aziendale dell'impresa di 1,6 miliardi di dollari USA in 5 anni.
La nomina avviene mentre NOVONIX punta a rafforzare la propria posizione nel processo di localizzazione della filiera del grafite in Nord America. O'Kronley succede a Robert Long, che ha ricoperto il ruolo di CEO ad interim da gennaio 2025 e tornerà a ricoprire la carica di Direttore Finanziario.
NOVONIX (NASDAQ: NVX) ha nombrado a Michael O'Kronley como Director Ejecutivo, con efecto a partir del 19 de mayo de 2025. O'Kronley aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria automotriz, incluyendo 15 años en el sector de baterías de iones de litio y materiales para baterías. Como ex CEO de Ascend Elements, aumentó el valor empresarial de la compañía en 1.600 millones de dólares estadounidenses en 5 años.
Este nombramiento llega en un momento en que NOVONIX busca fortalecer su posición en la relocalización de la cadena de suministro de grafito en Norteamérica. O'Kronley sucede a Robert Long, quien se desempeñó como CEO interino desde enero de 2025 y volverá a su rol como Director Financiero.
NOVONIX(NASDAQ: NVX)는 2025년 5월 19일부로 마이클 오크론리를 최고경영자(CEO)로 임명했습니다. 오크론리는 자동차 분야에서 30년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있으며, 그 중 15년은 리튬이온 배터리 및 배터리 소재 분야에서 활동해왔습니다. Ascend Elements의 전 CEO로서 5년간 회사의 기업 가치를 16억 미국 달러 증가시켰습니다.
이번 임명은 NOVONIX가 북미 지역 내 흑연 공급망 현지화 전략을 강화하려는 시점에 이루어졌습니다. 오크론리는 2025년 1월부터 임시 CEO를 맡아온 로버트 롱의 후임이며, 롱은 최고재무책임자(CFO) 역할로 복귀할 예정입니다.
NOVONIX (NASDAQ: NVX) a nommé Michael O'Kronley au poste de Directeur Général, à compter du 19 mai 2025. O'Kronley possède plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie automobile, dont 15 ans dans le secteur des batteries lithium-ion et des matériaux pour batteries. En tant qu'ancien PDG d'Ascend Elements, il a augmenté la valeur de l'entreprise de 1,6 milliard de dollars US en 5 ans.
Cette nomination intervient alors que NOVONIX cherche à renforcer sa position dans la relocalisation de la chaîne d'approvisionnement en graphite en Amérique du Nord. O'Kronley succède à Robert Long, qui a occupé le poste de PDG par intérim depuis janvier 2025 et reprendra son rôle de Directeur Financier.
NOVONIX (NASDAQ: NVX) hat Michael O'Kronley mit Wirkung zum 19. Mai 2025 zum Chief Executive Officer ernannt. O'Kronley bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Automobilbranche mit, davon 15 Jahre im Bereich Lithium-Ionen-Batterien und Batteriematerialien. Als ehemaliger CEO von Ascend Elements steigerte er den Unternehmenswert innerhalb von 5 Jahren um 1,6 Milliarden US-Dollar.
Die Ernennung erfolgt, während NOVONIX seine Position bei der Verlagerung der Graphit-Lieferkette nach Nordamerika stärken möchte. O'Kronley folgt auf Robert Long, der seit Januar 2025 als Interim-CEO tätig war und in seine Rolle als Chief Financial Officer zurückkehrt.
- Appointment of experienced CEO with proven track record of increasing enterprise value ($1.6B in 5 years)
- New CEO brings 30 years automotive and 15 years battery industry expertise
- Strategic focus on North American graphite supply chain development
- Multiple leadership changes within short timeframe (interim CEO since January 2025)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company today announced the appointment of Michael O’Kronley as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 19, 2025.
With a strong technical foundation in engineering, Mr. O’Kronley brings over 30 years of automotive experience, including 15 years in the Lithium-ion battery and battery materials space. Most recently, Mr. O’Kronley served as Chief Executive Officer of Ascend Elements where he increased the enterprise value of the company by US
Admiral Robert J Natter, USN Ret., Chairman of NOVONIX said “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. O’Kronley to the NOVONIX team. His professional accomplishments as well as his extensive experience in manufacturing, operations, and scaling critical minerals production, makes him an ideal choice. We’re confident in his ability to lead the Company into its next phase of growth from our headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee.”
Michael O’Kronley, incoming Chief Executive Officer said “It’s an honour to join NOVONIX at such a pivotal time. I look forward to working with the team to build on recent successes and ultimately onshore the graphite supply chain in North America.”
Mr. O’Kronley succeeds Mr. Robert Long, who has served as Interim CEO since January 2025. He will now resume his role as Chief Financial Officer, continuing to play a key role in the Company’s strategic and financial leadership.
“I’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Long for his leadership over the past several months. He has provided invaluable stability and strategic direction during this important time and we’re grateful he will continue in his role as CFO,” added Admiral Natter.
This announcement has been authorised for release by Admiral Robert J Natter, USN Ret., Chairman.
About NOVONIX
NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The Company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite material manufacturing operations, and has developed a patented all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future.
To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com or on LinkedIn and X.
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Scott Espenshade, ir@novonixgroup.com (investors)
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