Senior Adviser

Ash Lazenby is a seasoned critical minerals trader and lithium-ion battery supply chain investor who brings over 15 years of expertise in global energy markets to his role as Senior Adviser at Energyrea.ch.

Ash has held pivotal roles across the critical minerals value chain. Most recently, he served nearly eight years at Glencore, one of the world's largest commodity trading companies, principally in Critical Mineral Trading and Marketing, where he developed expertise in structuring long-term supply and offtake agreements, managing key relationships including Tesla and General Motors.

He currently serves as an Independent Director and Advisor to Chilean Cobalt Corp., a US-listed critical minerals exploration company focused on one of the world's few primary cobalt districts in northern Chile. His hands-on experience spans direct investing, fundamental analysis, and strategic advisory work across the lithium-ion battery market ecosystem.

Ash's analytical foundation was built during his tenure in equity research and investment banking, where he advised top-tier fund managers on investment opportunities worth over $400 billion in market capitalisation. At HSBC Global Banking and Markets, he served as Director and principal analyst for commodity forecasts covering copper, nickel, and zinc. His investment banking experience at Royal Bank of Scotland and Liberum involved executing M&A advisory and strategic analysis for transactions exceeding $90 billion, while his equity research work earned him first-place rankings in sector team investment research.

With a Master of Science in Physics from the University of Oxford, Ash combines rigorous analytical skills with practical market experience to provide strategic guidance on critical mineral investments and supply chain optimisation. His unique perspective bridges the gap between technical analysis and commercial execution, making him an invaluable advisor for organisations navigating the rapidly evolving energy transition landscape. At Energyrea.ch, Ash leverages his comprehensive understanding of global commodity markets, regulatory frameworks, and supply chain dynamics to help drive strategic initiatives in the sector.

Senior Adviser

Prof. Adam Boies is a distinguished mechanical engineer and entrepreneur who brings over two decades of expertise in energy systems, nanomaterial technologies, and sustainable engineering solutions to his role as Senior Adviser at Energyrea.ch. Currently serving as Faculty in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University and as a Visiting Professor at the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering, Adam has established himself as a leading authority in nanoaerosol technology, carbon capture, and advanced materials research. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Missouri-Rolla.

Throughout his 13-year tenure at the University of Cambridge, Adam progressed from Lecturer to Professor, specialising in nanomaterials and aerosol engineering within the Division of Energy, Fluids and Turbomachinery. As a Fellow and Tutor at Trinity College Cambridge, he led groundbreaking research in solid carbon capture and carbon materials, including carbon nanotubes and soot. His academic leadership extended to serving as Leader of Transport Analysis in the Energy Efficient Cities Initiative and Co-Investigator for the Centre for Sustainable Freight, demonstrating his commitment to practical applications of sustainable technology.

Adam has co-founded three innovative technology companies. Since 2014, he has served as Co-Founder of Catalytic Instruments, developing advanced instrumentation for aerosol and nanoparticle analysis. In 2017, he co-founded Echion Technologies Ltd, focusing on next-generation battery materials, and in 2023, he launched AetoSense, further expanding his portfolio of cutting-edge technology ventures. These companies reflect his ability to translate academic research into commercially viable solutions that address critical energy and environmental challenges.