David A. Klanecky | AIChE

David A. Klanecky

Global Research & Development Director
Dow Water & Process Solutions

Recognized for his impressive 30+ year career in R&D, operations, and commercial and strategic leadership roles in North America, Europe, and Asia, David Klanecky brings this experience to his role as the CEO and President of Cirba Solutions, the most comprehensive and trusted battery materials and management provider. Leading the strategic growth of Cirba Solutions, Klanecky led a capital raise, securing roughly $300 million. Collaborating with the private and public sectors, David is focused on expanding operational and technology capabilities to support the growing needs of the circular battery supply chain.

David currently sits on the board of AIChE’s Institute for Sustainability Board; the External Advisory Committee for the Advanced Energy Technologies Directorate of the Argonne National Laboratory; is a Board Director for NanoGraf; and is president-elect of NAATBatt International.