With over thirteen years’ experience in the lithium industry, Ashish Patki currently leads Livent’s business development across the electric vehicle and battery value chains, and market intelligence initiatives. Ashish has been a key member of the teams leading IPO, spin-off, M&A activities. Prior to his current role, Ashish managed Livent’s portfolio of performance lithium compounds having applications in energy storage, aerospace alloys, lubricating greases, pharmaceuticals and polymers. Ashish previously worked in commercial and engineering roles in the biofuels, energy recovery and reuse, and solar industries.

Ashish holds a bachelors degree in chemical engineering from University of Pune, India, and MBA from Tulane University, USA. He is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.