AMPT is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ramon Betolaza as a member of the Advisory Council of AMPT, effective August 17, 2021. Mr. Betolaza is the founder of Black Toro Capital, member of the board at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Senior Advisor for Europe at bp Energy Partners and member of the International Advisory Board at IE Business School. Ramon has over 25 years of global investment experience in Private Equity across Europe, USA and Asia.

Mr. Betolaza’s appointment to AMPT Advisory Council marks the beginning of a strategic action to expand AMPT’s reach and influence to shape the glob al Frontier Materials ecosystem through thought leadership, and unrivalled commitment to the use of Frontier Materials to solve some of humanity’s most pressing challenges.

“This the start of a strategic partnership. Ramon is an exceptional visionary with deep-rooted knowledge in multiple industries. His strategic experience and strong track record of execution can advance AMPT to deliver higher levels of environmental, societal and global impact,” said Dr. Zina Jarrahi Cinker, Director General of AMPT.

“I am particularly looking forward to working with AMPT to develop strategy and to create lasting impact on society through the Frontier Materials ecosystem. As a board member of companies working with different materials, I believe AMPT has a tremendous platform to capitalize on its robust foundation of “Science for Sustainable Impact”. I will focus on evolving AMPT’s strategy to deliver its commitment to maximize long-term impact of the Frontier Materials into new sustainable products and production technologies,” said Mr. Betolaza.

The AMPT Advisory Council is a select group of outstanding leaders, exceptional individuals with vision and foresight who act as guardians of AMPT’s mission and values. The Advisory Council provides thought leadership, insight, advice and strategic direction to expand AMPT’s reach and influence and to align global agendas for shaping a more prosperous and sustainable world using Frontier Materials.

Mr. Betolaza will advise on navigating the regional landscape for AMPT's newest strategic initiative PUZZLE X, a global event taking place Nov 16-18 in Barcelona, Spain.

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