Board Committees

Vincent L. DiVito has served as a member of our Board since May 2015. From April 19, 2018 to May 2, 2018, Mr. DiVito served as non-executive Chairman of the Board. Since April 2010, Mr. DiVito has served as the owner and chief executive officer of Vincent L. DiVito, Inc., a financial and management consulting firm. From January 2008 to April 2010, Mr. DiVito served as president of Lonza America, Inc., a global life sciences chemical business headquartered in Allendale, New Jersey, and also served as chief financial officer and treasurer of Lonza America, Inc. from September 2000 to April 2010. Lonza America, Inc. is part of Lonza Group, whose stock is traded on the Swiss Stock Exchange. From 1990 to September 2000, Mr. DiVito was employed by Algroup Wheaton, a global pharmaceutical and cosmetics packaging company, first as its director of business development and later as its vice president and chief financial officer. Early in his career Mr. DiVito spent two years on the audit staff of Ernst & Young. Mr. DiVito is a certified public accountant, certified management accountant and holds an MBA in Finance. Mr. DiVito is a National Association of Corporate Directors Board Leadership Fellow. He served on the board of directors and chairman of the audit committee of Entertainment Gaming Asia Inc., a Nasdaq listed gaming company, from October 2005 until its acquisition in July 2017, and also served as a member of the board of directors of Riviera Holdings Corporation, formerly an AMEX listed gaming and resort company, from July 2002 until the consummation of a change in control of the corporation in March 2011.

Why Aqua

One of the reasons I am passionate about board service is the opportunity to work alongside some really talented and passionate people who share a common mission. AquaMetals has a powerful mission that has the potential to make an enormous difference from both an environmental and sustainability perspective and from a commercial perspective. I am proud to be a part of this story and to contribute to the success of the company.

Dr. Molly P. Zhang (aka Peifang Zhang) has served as a director of Aqua Metals since March 2021. From 2011 to 2016, she served in various global executive roles with Orica Ltd, including vice president, asset management and vice president/manufacturing executive, Mining Systems etc. Ms. Zhang also held various senior leadership positions with Dow Inc. from 2009 to 2011, most recently as managing director of SCG-Dow Group, global business vice president for Dow Technology Licensing and Catalyst business, and manufacturing director at Dow Asia Pacific etc. Ms. Zhang serves on the board of directors of Gates Industrial Corporation (NYSE: GTES), Arch Resources (NYSE: ARCH) and other private company’s board. Her past public company’s directorship included GEA Group (4.2016-12.2021), Cooper Standard Holdings Inc. (5.2017-5.2020) and Newmont Mining (7.2017-6.2019). Born and raised in Shanghai, Ms. Zhang holds a MS degree in Chemistry and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Clausthal, Germany.

Why Aqua

Sustainability is an important strategic business focus for all companies. Aqua Metals proprietary technology has the potential to be a game-changer in this space. As someone with a deep expertise and appreciation for technology licensing, I also like Aqua Metals' asset light licensing model. This will enable our customers to shorten the technology development cycle and achieve reduced environmental footprint. I am excited to contribute to the company's future success through the board service.

Edward Smith joined the board of directors of Aqua Metals, Inc. in March 2021. Mr. Smith currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of SMTC Corporation, where he is focused on positioning the company for long-term profitable growth and the success of SMTC’s customers around the world. Mr. Smith is a seasoned and successful executive with more than 25 years of experience in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry and the electronic components distribution industry. Prior to joining SMTC he served as President of Avnet Inc. for 7 years and held various other senior positions since 1994. Mr. Smith served, as President and Chief Executive Officer of SMTEK International Inc., from 2002 to 2004, a tier II manufacturer in the EMS industry. Mr. Smith is the founder and currently runs the We Will Never Forget charitable foundation.

Edward Smith joined the board of directors of Aqua Metals, Inc. in March 2021. Mr. Smith currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of SMTC Corporation, where he is focused on positioning the company for long-term profitable growth and the success of SMTC’s customers around the world. Mr. Smith is a seasoned and successful executive with more than 25 years of experience in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry and the electronic components distribution industry. Prior to joining SMTC he served as President of Avnet Inc. for 7 years and held various other senior positions since 1994. Mr. Smith served, as President and Chief Executive Officer of SMTEK International Inc., from 2002 to 2004, a tier II manufacturer in the EMS industry. Mr. Smith is the founder and currently runs the We Will Never Forget charitable foundation.

Vincent L. DiVito has served as a member of our Board since May 2015. From April 19, 2018 to May 2, 2018, Mr. DiVito served as non-executive Chairman of the Board. Since April 2010, Mr. DiVito has served as the owner and chief executive officer of Vincent L. DiVito, Inc., a financial and management consulting firm. From January 2008 to April 2010, Mr. DiVito served as president of Lonza America, Inc., a global life sciences chemical business headquartered in Allendale, New Jersey, and also served as chief financial officer and treasurer of Lonza America, Inc. from September 2000 to April 2010. Lonza America, Inc. is part of Lonza Group, whose stock is traded on the Swiss Stock Exchange. From 1990 to September 2000, Mr. DiVito was employed by Algroup Wheaton, a global pharmaceutical and cosmetics packaging company, first as its director of business development and later as its vice president and chief financial officer. Early in his career Mr. DiVito spent two years on the audit staff of Ernst & Young. Mr. DiVito is a certified public accountant, certified management accountant and holds an MBA in Finance. Mr. DiVito is a National Association of Corporate Directors Board Leadership Fellow. He served on the board of directors and chairman of the audit committee of Entertainment Gaming Asia Inc., a Nasdaq listed gaming company, from October 2005 until its acquisition in July 2017, and also served as a member of the board of directors of Riviera Holdings Corporation, formerly an AMEX listed gaming and resort company, from July 2002 until the consummation of a change in control of the corporation in March 2011.

Why Aqua

One of the reasons I am passionate about board service is the opportunity to work alongside some really talented and passionate people who share a common mission. AquaMetals has a powerful mission that has the potential to make an enormous difference from both an environmental and sustainability perspective and from a commercial perspective. I am proud to be a part of this story and to contribute to the success of the company.

David founded Kanen Wealth Management in 2016 and has 34 years of investment experience. From 1988 to 2012, Dave worked for several brokerage firms as both an institutional and retail advisor. From 1992 to 2004, Mr. Kanen worked as a wealth manager/broker with A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., where he served both retail and institutional clients, including hedge funds, that focused on value investing. Dave is the President and Portfolio Manager of Kanen Wealth Management, LLC and Philotimo Fund, L.P. Located in Coral Springs, Florida, the firm provides portfolio construction and market-responsive investment management strategies. Its investment philosophy is rooted in value-based investing. Dave graduated from Jacksonville University with a B.A. in Marketing in 1988.

Dr. Molly P. Zhang (aka Peifang Zhang) has served as a director of Aqua Metals since March 2021. From 2011 to 2016, she served in various global executive roles with Orica Ltd, including vice president, asset management and vice president/manufacturing executive, Mining Systems etc. Ms. Zhang also held various senior leadership positions with Dow Inc. from 2009 to 2011, most recently as managing director of SCG-Dow Group, global business vice president for Dow Technology Licensing and Catalyst business, and manufacturing director at Dow Asia Pacific etc. Ms. Zhang serves on the board of directors of Gates Industrial Corporation (NYSE: GTES), Arch Resources (NYSE: ARCH) and other private company’s board. Her past public company’s directorship included GEA Group (4.2016-12.2021), Cooper Standard Holdings Inc. (5.2017-5.2020) and Newmont Mining (7.2017-6.2019). Born and raised in Shanghai, Ms. Zhang holds a MS degree in Chemistry and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Clausthal, Germany.

Why Aqua

Sustainability is an important strategic business focus for all companies. Aqua Metals proprietary technology has the potential to be a game-changer in this space. As someone with a deep expertise and appreciation for technology licensing, I also like Aqua Metals' asset light licensing model. This will enable our customers to shorten the technology development cycle and achieve reduced environmental footprint. I am excited to contribute to the company's future success through the board service.

Dr. Molly P. Zhang (aka Peifang Zhang) has served as a director of Aqua Metals since March 2021. From 2011 to 2016, she served in various global executive roles with Orica Ltd, including vice president, asset management and vice president/manufacturing executive, Mining Systems etc. Ms. Zhang also held various senior leadership positions with Dow Inc. from 2009 to 2011, most recently as managing director of SCG-Dow Group, global business vice president for Dow Technology Licensing and Catalyst business, and manufacturing director at Dow Asia Pacific etc. Ms. Zhang serves on the board of directors of Gates Industrial Corporation (NYSE: GTES), Arch Resources (NYSE: ARCH) and other private company’s board. Her past public company’s directorship included GEA Group (4.2016-12.2021), Cooper Standard Holdings Inc. (5.2017-5.2020) and Newmont Mining (7.2017-6.2019). Born and raised in Shanghai, Ms. Zhang holds a MS degree in Chemistry and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Clausthal, Germany.

Why Aqua

Sustainability is an important strategic business focus for all companies. Aqua Metals proprietary technology has the potential to be a game-changer in this space. As someone with a deep expertise and appreciation for technology licensing, I also like Aqua Metals' asset light licensing model. This will enable our customers to shorten the technology development cycle and achieve reduced environmental footprint. I am excited to contribute to the company's future success through the board service.

Vincent L. DiVito has served as a member of our Board since May 2015. From April 19, 2018 to May 2, 2018, Mr. DiVito served as non-executive Chairman of the Board. Since April 2010, Mr. DiVito has served as the owner and chief executive officer of Vincent L. DiVito, Inc., a financial and management consulting firm. From January 2008 to April 2010, Mr. DiVito served as president of Lonza America, Inc., a global life sciences chemical business headquartered in Allendale, New Jersey, and also served as chief financial officer and treasurer of Lonza America, Inc. from September 2000 to April 2010. Lonza America, Inc. is part of Lonza Group, whose stock is traded on the Swiss Stock Exchange. From 1990 to September 2000, Mr. DiVito was employed by Algroup Wheaton, a global pharmaceutical and cosmetics packaging company, first as its director of business development and later as its vice president and chief financial officer. Early in his career Mr. DiVito spent two years on the audit staff of Ernst & Young. Mr. DiVito is a certified public accountant, certified management accountant and holds an MBA in Finance. Mr. DiVito is a National Association of Corporate Directors Board Leadership Fellow. He served on the board of directors and chairman of the audit committee of Entertainment Gaming Asia Inc., a Nasdaq listed gaming company, from October 2005 until its acquisition in July 2017, and also served as a member of the board of directors of Riviera Holdings Corporation, formerly an AMEX listed gaming and resort company, from July 2002 until the consummation of a change in control of the corporation in March 2011.

Why Aqua

One of the reasons I am passionate about board service is the opportunity to work alongside some really talented and passionate people who share a common mission. AquaMetals has a powerful mission that has the potential to make an enormous difference from both an environmental and sustainability perspective and from a commercial perspective. I am proud to be a part of this story and to contribute to the success of the company.

Edward Smith joined the board of directors of Aqua Metals, Inc. in March 2021. Mr. Smith currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of SMTC Corporation, where he is focused on positioning the company for long-term profitable growth and the success of SMTC’s customers around the world. Mr. Smith is a seasoned and successful executive with more than 25 years of experience in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry and the electronic components distribution industry. Prior to joining SMTC he served as President of Avnet Inc. for 7 years and held various other senior positions since 1994. Mr. Smith served, as President and Chief Executive Officer of SMTEK International Inc., from 2002 to 2004, a tier II manufacturer in the EMS industry. Mr. Smith is the founder and currently runs the We Will Never Forget charitable foundation.