International Battery Metals Appoints Senior VP as Executive Officer

Garrett Galloway to oversee growth initiatives as company advances lithium extraction technology

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:10pm

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International Battery Metals Ltd., an advanced technology provider of modular direct lithium extraction (DLE) systems, announced that Garrett Galloway, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, has been appointed as an executive officer of the company, effective April 6, 2026. Galloway will oversee growth initiatives including business development, strategic partnerships, finance, and investor relations as IBAT advances the commercialization of its proprietary DLE technology.

Why it matters

The appointment of Galloway as an executive officer reflects the increasing importance of corporate development to IBAT's growth strategy as the company works to commercialize its lithium extraction technology. Galloway's experience in the energy industry and track record of overseeing complex transactions will be crucial as IBAT seeks to establish strategic partnerships and secure financing to support the next phase of lithium project development.

The details

Galloway joined IBAT in May 2025 and has over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, including multiple finance positions and overseeing mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and debt and equity financing transactions. Prior to IBAT, he served as Vice President of Finance at QuarterNorth Energy and had prior management experience at other private and public energy companies. Galloway holds a bachelor's degree in business and finance from the University of Alabama.

  • Galloway joined IBAT in May 2025.
  • Galloway was appointed as an executive officer effective April 6, 2026.

The players

International Battery Metals Ltd.

An advanced technology provider of modular direct lithium extraction (DLE) systems.

Garrett Galloway

Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at International Battery Metals Ltd. who was appointed as an executive officer of the company.

Joseph A. Mills

Chief Executive Officer of International Battery Metals Ltd.

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What they’re saying

“As we advance the commercialization of our proprietary direct lithium extraction technology, Garrett's role in driving strategic partnerships and capital markets initiatives has become increasingly central to our operations. Mr. Galloway's appointment as an executive officer reflects the importance of corporate development to IBAT's growth strategy.”

— Joseph A. Mills, Chief Executive Officer

The takeaway

IBAT's appointment of Garrett Galloway as an executive officer highlights the company's focus on leveraging corporate development and strategic partnerships to support the commercialization of its lithium extraction technology as global battery demand continues to expand.