Business View Magazine - Nov 2023

115 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 11 E-Z INC Rob Howard, Chief Operating Officer; and Rhonda Landers, Chief Financial Officer. “All four individuals form our C-suite of executives, and their collective expertise is unparalleled. One of our shareholders even remarked that we have one of the strongest cleantech executive teams in Canada. While we’ve excelled in R&D, it became evident that we needed seasoned leaders who’ve navigated the complexities of commercializing hardware technologies. It’s a challenging endeavor, requiring tenacity, intellect, and experience.” He continues, “Our CTO, Zaki Kabir, exemplifies this. He previously served as the CTO of a hydrogen fuel cell company, guiding them from an initial concept to a fully certified commercial product. His experience overseeing the entire arc of commercializing hard tech is invaluable.” Larsen’s enthusiasm is evident as he discusses Rob’s unique background. “Rob, our COO, is a unicorn. We sought someone with both automotive and energy experience. Despite initial skepticism from our recruiter, we found Rob, who boasts over 20 years in automotive, managing plant operations and mastering manufacturing techniques. His Face the future with confidence. Insurance partners committed to your success. Innovative Commercial Insurance Solutions. was a small team, with our founder leading the charge. When I came on board in 2018, I was the fifth member. At that time, the company had raised about $900,000. We’ve always valued frugality and careful financial management. Fast forward to today, our team has grown to 75 members, and we’ve secured capital nearing $100 million. The past five years have seen a dramatic shift in our trajectory, propelling e-Zinc on an accelerated path to commercialization.” Stellar Additions to the E-Zinc Leadership In the dynamic world of cleantech, a company’s leadership can significantly influence its trajectory. e-Zinc’s recent executive hires underscore the company’s commitment to excellence and its vision for the future. These new additions to the C-suite bring a wealth of experience and infuse fresh perspectives into the company’s operations. Larsen speaks highly of the new executive team members, including Zaki Kabir, Chief Technology Officer; Balki Iyer, Chief Commercial Officer;