International Battery Metals Announces Leadership Transition
Key Highlights
- ➤Donald E. Bender appointed Interim CEO, effective immediately
- ➤Garrett Galloway returns to Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
- ➤Galloway will focus on project partnerships, commercial agreements and financing initiatives
- ➤IBAT says partners increasingly emphasize technical diligence and project execution
Expert Statements
John Burba, Chairman of International Battery Metals
“We are continuing to pursue project opportunities across several global regions. As these opportunities advance, our partners' focus is increasingly on technical diligence and project execution, and the Board believes today's announcement aligns our leadership with that stage of the business. Don's deep knowledge of our MDLE technology and engineering process positions him well to lead the Company, while Garrett can dedicate his full attention to the partner and counterparty discussions he has led. The priorities and initiatives established over the past several months remain unchanged, and we believe that we have the team in place to capitalize on these opportunities.”
John Burba, Chairman of International Battery Metals
“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Garrett for his leadership as Interim CEO over the past three months, and we look forward to his continued contributions in corporate development.”
VANCOUVER, BC AND HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2026 / International Battery Metals Ltd. ("IBAT" or the "Company") (TSXV:IBAT)(OTCQB:IBATF), an advanced technology provider of modular direct lithium extraction (MDLE) systems, today announced the appointment of Donald E. Bender, Vice President of Technology & Engineering, as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Bender will continue to serve as Vice President of Technology & Engineering. Garrett Galloway, who has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since July 27, 2026, will return to his role as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, where he will focus on advancing project partnerships, commercial agreements and financing initiatives.
John Burba, Chairman of International Battery Metals, commented:
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