Aqua Metals Hires Special Projects Manager, Corporate Controller

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Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:AQMS) announced it has hired Alex Laleh as special projects manager, and Thomas Akright as corporate manager.

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:AQMS) announced it has hired Alex Laleh as special projects manager, and Thomas Akright as corporate manager.
As quoted in the press release:

Alex Laleh joined Aqua Metals as special projects manager. Laleh’s primary responsibility is setting up the AquaRefining module production line in the company’s Alameda headquarters. Production is slated to begin in December. Laleh joined Aqua Metals from Siemens, where he was responsible for oversight of production planning and production configuration management. He holds a BSME from Tehran Polytechnic, an MSEE from San Jose State and an MBA from Cornell University.
“I joined Aqua Metals primarily because of the opportunity to be an integral part of creating a world class manufacturing operation that transforms and modernizes an important industry,” Laleh said. “I believe in this work. Aqua Metals reinvents lead recycling, dramatically improving its impact on the environment and human health.”
Thomas Akright joined the company in October as corporate controller. Akright is responsible for building the company’s financial systems, internal controls, performance metrics and reporting capabilities. Akright has a strong background in both finance administration and operations, which makes him uniquely qualified to help the company scale its financial tools for manufacturing and recycling operations. Akright has a BSEE from Michigan State University and an MBA in accounting and finance from Ashford University.
“Aqua Metals is expanding quickly and our team is building out the robust financial infrastructure to enable continued growth,” Akright said. “It’s one of my top priorities to optimize our manufacturing and lead recycling operations in my new role.”

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