1. Tim Frost joins LibertyStream as an Advisor for Strategic Alliances. 2. He brings 20 years of experience in the chemical industry. 3. Frost's expertise will help LibertyStream in lithium production in Texas. 4. The company aims to produce lithium carbonates from oilfield brine. 5. LibertyStream plans to scale operations, enhancing strategic relationships.
Tim Frost's extensive experience may drive revenue growth, similar to past industry successes.
The strategic appointment enhances the company's prospect in the competitive lithium market.
The appointment could significantly influence LibertyStream's operational capabilities by 2026.
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV:LIB, OTCQB:VLTLF, FSE: I2D)) ("LibertyStream" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Mr. Tim Frost has agreed to join LibertyStream as Advisor Strategic Alliances. Mr. Frost has been actively engaged with the LibertyStream team over the past several months, providing strategic insight as the Company advances toward commercial lithium production in Texas.
"I am excited to formally join the LibertyStream Team," commented Mr. Frost. "America needs lithium that is sourced and refined domestically. I look forward to leveraging my industry relationships to support LibertyStream's transition into a commercial operator."
"I am very pleased Tim has agreed to join our leadership team," commented Alex Wylie, President & CEO. "His experience leading Albemarle's Americas and European Sales Team—where he was responsible for over $800 million in annual revenue—will be instrumental as we build strategic customer relationships and scale our commercial operations across the United States."
Tim Frost Advisor Appointment
Mr. Frost will be joining LibertyStream in the capacity of Advisor Strategic Alliances effective immediately.
Mr. Frost brings over two decades of leadership experience in the chemical industry, with a proven track record of driving profitability, expanding market share, and creating long-term value for stakeholders. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Albemarle Corporation, where he oversaw approximately US$800 million in annual lithium product sales across North America, Europe, and South America. In that role, he led cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and forge enduring partnerships with major customers in the industrial, EV battery, and specialty chemical sectors.
Recognized as an innovator, fixer, and executor, Mr. Frost embraces service leadership and consistently drives strategies that challenge the status quo. His commercial acumen and ability to lead within complex, matrixed organizations have contributed to sustained EBITDA and revenue growth across multiple business units.
His appointment marks a significant step in LibertyStream's transition to commercial lithium production, as the Company builds strategic relationships and scales operations in Texas.
About LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners
LibertyStream is a lithium development and technology company aiming to be one of North America's first commercial producers of lithium carbonates from oilfield brine. Our strategy is to generate value for shareholders by leveraging management's hydrocarbon experience to deploy our proprietary DLE technology directly into existing oil and gas infrastructure, thereby reducing capital costs, lowering risks and supporting the world's clean energy transition. With four differentiating pillars, and a proprietary DLE technology and process, LibertyStream's innovative approach to development is focused on generating the highest lithium recoveries with lowest costs, positioning us for future commercialization. We are committed to operating efficiently and with transparency across all areas of the business staying sharply focused on creating long-term, sustainable shareholder value. Investors and/or other interested parties may sign up for updates about the Company's continued progress on its website: https://LibertyStream.com/.
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