American Battery Technology Company Appoints Energy Sector Financial Executive Lavanya Balakrishnan to Board of Directors
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) has appointed Lavanya Balakrishnan to its Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2025. Balakrishnan, currently Vice President of Credit at Constellation Energy, brings over 20 years of energy sector expertise in corporate finance, strategic advisory, M&A, and credit risk management.
Balakrishnan previously served as Managing Director at Morgan Stanley's Global Power, Utilities, and Renewables Group for 17 years, where she led significant transactions in renewable energy and sustainability. She holds degrees from Smith College and Harvard Business School.
The appointment coincides with the departure of Sherif Marakby, who will step down from the board on September 15, 2025, as part of the company's planned succession for independent directors.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) ha nominato Lavanya Balakrishnan nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con decorrenza dal 16 settembre 2025. Balakrishnan, attualmente Vice President of Credit presso Constellation Energy, vanta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore energetico in ambiti quali finanza aziendale, consulenza strategica, fusioni e acquisizioni e gestione del rischio di credito.
In precedenza ha ricoperto per 17 anni il ruolo di Managing Director nel Global Power, Utilities and Renewables Group di Morgan Stanley, guidando operazioni rilevanti nel settore delle energie rinnovabili e della sostenibilit脿. Ha conseguito titoli di studio presso Smith College e Harvard Business School.
La nomina avviene contestualmente all'uscita di Sherif Marakby, che lascer脿 il consiglio il 15 settembre 2025, nell'ambito della successione pianificata per i direttori indipendenti della societ脿.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) ha designado a Lavanya Balakrishnan como miembro de su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 16 de septiembre de 2025. Balakrishnan, quien actualmente es Vice President of Credit en Constellation Energy, aporta m谩s de 20 a帽os de experiencia en el sector energ茅tico en finanzas corporativas, asesor铆a estrat茅gica, fusiones y adquisiciones y gesti贸n del riesgo crediticio.
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American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) a nomm茅 Lavanya Balakrishnan au sein de son conseil d'administration, avec effet au 16 septembre 2025. Balakrishnan, actuellement Vice President of Credit chez Constellation Energy, apporte plus de 20 ans d'expertise dans le secteur de l'茅nergie en finance d'entreprise, conseil strat茅gique, fusions-acquisitions et gestion du risque de cr茅dit.
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American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) hat Lavanya Balakrishnan in den Vorstand berufen; die Ernennung gilt ab dem 16. September 2025. Balakrishnan, derzeit Vice President of Credit bei Constellation Energy, bringt mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Energiesektor in den Bereichen Unternehmensfinanzierung, strategische Beratung, M&A und Kreditrisikomanagement mit.
Zuvor war sie 17 Jahre lang Managing Director in Morgan Stanleys Global Power, Utilities and Renewables Group und leitete dort bedeutende Transaktionen im Bereich erneuerbarer Energien und Nachhaltigkeit. Sie hat Abschl眉sse vom Smith College und der Harvard Business School.
Die Berufung f盲llt zusammen mit dem Ausscheiden von Sherif Marakby, der am 15. September 2025 aus dem Vorstand treten wird, im Rahmen der geplanten Nachfolge unabh盲ngiger Direktoren des Unternehmens.
- Strategic appointment brings extensive energy sector financial expertise to the board
- New director has significant experience in renewable energy, M&A, and strategic advisory
- Planned and orderly board succession maintains corporate governance continuity
- Loss of experienced board member Sherif Marakby who served since March 2022
Reno, Nev., Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company commercializing both its primary battery mineral manufacturing and lithium-ion battery recycling facilities, today announced that seasoned energy sector financial executive Lavanya Balakrishnan will join the American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) Board of Directors effective September 16, 2025.
With over 20 years of deep expertise specifically within the energy sector spanning corporate finance, strategic and financing advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and credit risk management, Balakrishnan is renowned for her ability to guide complex transactions and deliver strategic leadership in dynamic, rapidly evolving markets.
鈥�We are at a critical moment globally where the successful buildout of industrial facilities and refineries is just as dependent upon ensuring access to sufficient power generation and electrical infrastructure as it is upon the technical performance of the refineries themselves,鈥� stated American Battery Technology Company CEO and Director Ryan Melsert.
Melsert continued, 鈥淟avanya鈥檚 outstanding expertise within the power generation and energy sectors make her an ideal addition to our Board, and after a thorough selection process, we are confident that her deep knowledge of financial markets, capital strategy, along with her proven track record in strategic execution will help drive our long-term vision as we advance our commercial initiatives and expand our operations.鈥�
Balakrishnan currently serves as Vice President of Credit at Constellation Energy, the nation鈥檚 largest producer of reliable, emissions-free energy. 聽In this capacity, she oversees both wholesale and retail credit functions and is responsible for developing and executing credit strategies across the enterprise. Balakrishnan ensures alignment with Constellation鈥檚 balance sheet priorities, risk management frameworks, and long-term business objectives, while contributing to strategic direction as a core member of the company's finance leadership team.
Prior to her role at Constellation, Balakrishnan spent 17 years at Morgan Stanley, where she was Managing Director in the Global Power, Utilities, and Renewables Group. During her tenure, she advised U.S. and Canadian power and utility companies, as well as leading renewable energy developers in wind, solar, and battery storage, on matters ranging from M&A and strategic advisory to complex financings, IPOs, equity and debt issuances, and shareholder activism and defense. Notably, Balakrishnan originated and executed industry-defining transactions and provided strategic counsel on capital structure, investor communications, and sustainability. She also spearheaded Morgan Stanley鈥檚 client engagement in energy transition and sustainability, positioning the firm at the forefront of emerging trends in the sector.
Balakrishnan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Smith College, where she graduated cum laude and was recognized as a First Group Scholar. She earned her Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Her appointment strengthens the board's expertise in energy finance and strategic advisory capabilities as the company continues to navigate the evolving energy landscape.
鈥淚鈥檓 greatly looking forward to joining the ABTC team at such an exciting time in this rapidly growing domestic battery critical minerals industry,鈥� stated incoming board member Lavanya Balakrishnan. 鈥淭here are a plethora of strategic partnership and scale-up opportunities in front of ABTC, and I鈥檓 excited to bring my experiences in the energy sector financial markets to help bring these opportunities to fruition and support the company鈥檚 growth forward.鈥�
Sherif Marakby, who was first appointed to the ABTC Board in March 2022, will be stepping down from his role effective September 15, 2025. Markaby鈥檚 resignation is aligned with the ABTC Board of Director鈥檚 succession plan for independent directors.
"I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Sherif for his remarkable contributions and steadfast guidance throughout his tenure with us. Over the past two years, his expertise and support have played a pivotal role in driving us toward the commercial scale operations we have achieved today," stated Melsert.
ABTC Board Chairman Rick Fezell stated, 鈥淥n behalf of the board, I would like to welcome Lavanya to the team and express my profound appreciation to Sherif for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions over the past two years.鈥�
About American Battery Technology Company
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), headquartered in Reno, Nevada, has pioneered first-of-kind technologies to unlock domestically manufactured and recycled battery metals critically needed to help meet the significant demand from the electric vehicle, stationary storage, and consumer electronics industries. Committed to a circular supply chain for battery metals, ABTC works to continually innovate and master new battery metals technologies that power a global transition to electrification and the future of sustainable energy.
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