Altilium appoints managing director

With 40 years of experience in the chemicals industry, Altilium says Cartwright brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in commercial leadership to the company.

Cartwright most recently worked for Kolmar Group, a global petrochemical, petroleum and renewable products trading company, as managing director of its Asian headquarters in Singapore. Prior to joining Kolmar, he held senior commercial roles at both BP and Ineos in the U.K.

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“We are delighted to welcome David to Altilium at this pivotal moment in our growth,” Altilium Chief Operating Officer Christian Marson. “His track record of leading high-performance teams at major global companies, combined with deep commercial expertise in the chemicals industry, will be invaluable as we accelerate our mission in battery recycling and clean technology in the U.K. David’s leadership will play a key role in driving our next phase of scale-up and success.”

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Cartwright will take on several leadership and corporate responsibilities for Altilium, including the development of its planned ACT 4 battery recycling facility in Teesside. The plant will have the capacity to process scrap from more than 150,000 electric vehicles (EVs) per year, producing 30,000 metric tons of cathode active material (CAM) and meeting nearly 20 percent of the expected demand in the U.K. by 2030, the company says.

“I am thrilled to join Altilium at such an exciting time and to continue my journey from trading petrochemicals to advocating for sustainable solutions,” Cartwright says. “The EV revolution is here, and recycling is critical to its sustainability. I look forward to working with the impressive Altilium team, helping to drive continued innovation and ensure that we not only meet the demand for clean energy but also minimize environmental harm in the process.”