Kunal Phalpher

Kunal Phalpher is a seasoned leader in the fields of critical materials, cleantech, and energy transition, holding prominent roles such as President at Li-Metal and Chief Strategy Officer at Li-Cycle. They have also served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Cyclic Materials, where they currently lead key corporate functions. Kunal's extensive educational background includes dual M.B.A. degrees from the University of Toronto and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, along with a certificate in Energy Innovation from Stanford Continuing Studies. As a mentor for the Creative Destruction Lab, they support the growth of companies in the minerals sector.