Nth Cycle Appoints Gabi Perlingeiro Knesel, Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer to Support Continued Scaling and Market Growth

Dr. Knesel's hire to support demand for the company's critical metal refining system as federal policy accelerates domestic supply chain plans

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nth Cycle, the revolutionary critical metals refining company, today announced the appointment of Gabi Perlingeiro Knesel, Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Knesel brings more than 15 years of global experience in mining operations, hydrometallurgical process innovation, and commercialization of industrial technologies.

As CTO, Knesel will lead Nth Cycle's engineering and technology development, execute the company's roadmap to scale operations across new metals and markets, and oversee the testing facility at the company's Burlington headquarters. She will also support Nth Cycle's business and corporate development groups to ensure project execution and deployment.

"Nth Cycle is entering a period of significant growth as we continue to scale our refining capabilities to meet the urgent need for a domestic critical metal supply chain," said Megan O'Connor, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of Nth Cycle. "Gabi's deep expertise, from lab-scale innovation to broad industrial deployment and operations, makes her the ideal leader to help us continue to achieve our milestones and deliver long-term value to our partners, investors, and the country."

Prior to joining Nth Cycle, Knesel served as Senior Vice President at Locus Fermentation Solutions, where she created and led the Mining and Metals business unit; provided processing and operational expertise to industry leaders, including top five global producers in copper, nickel, zinc and others; and co-headed the development of biosurfactant-based solutions for metals extraction. Prior to Locus Fermentation, she held senior positions in Global Sales & Business Development at Ecolab, where she developed business expansions; led Mining Digital AI implementation programs; and managed Global accounts in different metals extraction.

"I'm excited to join Nth Cycle at such a pivotal time," said Knesel. "Critical metal refining has rightfully taken center stage in public policy, and Nth Cycle's solution is years ahead of the industry. The company's electro-extraction technology and Oyster system is compatible with multiple feedstocks from mined ore and recycled materials, and can produce the full spectrum of critical metals to support the multiple industries that rely on them. I'm honored to join a company that combines these remarkable advantages with superior business strategy and execution."

Knesel holds a Ph.D. in Geochemistry from The University of Queensland, and an MBA in Finance from Rome Business School.

About Nth Cycle
Nth Cycle is the industry leader in critical metal refining and at the forefront of revolutionizing the country's domestic critical metal supply chain. Featuring its patented electro-extraction technology, the company's Oyster system can co-locate with recyclers, manufacturers, and miners to recover the full spectrum of critical metals from end-of-life batteries, scrap metal and ore. The company's solution is modular, supports multiple industries, and represents one of the biggest energy advancements in history. Nth Cycle has headquarters in Burlington, MA, a Commercial Production Site for Partners in Ohio, and is the first company in the United States to produce Nickel Cobalt MHP at commercial scale.

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