EQONIC Group adds senior leaders to drive battery innovation
Why It Matters for ITAD
EQONIC's lithium/rare-earth-free batteries could shift future e-waste streams for ITAD firms, requiring new recycling processes. Regulatory expertise in leadership signals potential compliance shifts for battery disposal under WEEE or UK/EU rules. ITADs may need partnerships to handle novel battery chemistries sustainably.
Eqonic Group has strengthened its senior leadership team with two high‑profile appointments as the UK company accelerates the commercialisation of its lithium‑free, sodium‑free and rare‑earth‑free battery technology. John Saunders joins as Executive Director, bringing three decades of experience across banking, regulation and legal advisory roles. His background includes senior positions at Coutts, Barclays, UBS, Deutsche…
Key Takeaways
- • Emerging battery tech without lithium/rare earths may necessitate ITAD process updates for safe recycling.
- • Leadership with regulatory/finance backgrounds suggests EQONIC aims to scale, impacting UK/EU battery recycling markets.
- • ITAD firms should monitor new battery chemistries to stay compliant and capture future recycling demand.
