WOBURN, Mass., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ionic
Materials, a material science company focused on innovative
polymers for solid-state batteries, healthcare and 5G applications,
today announced executive management changes to accelerate the
company's development and growth. The company named Dr.
Michael Edelman, a business leader
with 30 years' experience across the material science,
semiconductor electronics and chemical sectors, as the new Chief
Executive Officer. Mike Zimmerman,
Founder of Ionic Materials, will continue to drive technical
innovations at the company through his new role as Chief
Scientist.
"Mike Zimmerman has done an
excellent job building Ionic Materials from a research idea into a
leading source of polymer innovation," said Ionic Materials
Chairman, Jan van Dokkum. "However,
it was clear that as the company grows, Mike would have less and
less time to spend driving technical innovation, so it is a natural
time to adjust his role and add additional management firepower.
Michael Edelman has the perfect
combination of industry vision and experience to help drive the
company forward."
Ionic Materials Chief Scientist, Mike
Zimmerman added, "The Board and I have decided it is time to
add to the management team to help propel Ionic Materials through
its next phase of growth, and I'm delighted to get the chance to
work closely with Michael. I'm looking forward to handing over the
business management reins and get back to focusing on what I love
and what is critical to the company's success – creating the
innovative, impactful polymers that are the foundation of Ionic
Materials."
An entrepreneurial leader with 30 years' experience,
Michael Edelman has led companies in
the material science, semiconductor electronics and chemical
sector. He specializes in bringing new, IP-rich technologies to
large markets, and has been responsible for developing strong
partnerships and raising money from both the private and public
markets. Prior to joining Ionic Materials, Michael served as the
Chief Executive Officer of Nanoco Group PLC, a world leading
technology developer and manufacturer of semiconductor
nanomaterials for use in advanced electronics. Michael was
responsible for building the company from seed funding through the
company's public listing. Michael holds a Ph.D. in Organometallic
Chemistry from the University of Sussex,
England, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and
Classics, from Tufts University,
Boston, MA.
"I couldn't be more excited about the opportunity to join the
team at Ionic Materials," said new Ionic Materials CEO,
Michael Edelman. "Under Mike's
leadership, the company has built an amazing foundation of
innovation and I'm looking forward to creating the future of
advanced polymers with this talented team."
About Ionic Materials
Ionic Materials is a material science company focused on innovative
polymers for battery, healthcare and 5G applications. The company
provides breakthrough innovation to its customers – creating and
delivering novel polymer solutions, at scale, with the technical
capabilities to transform important markets. Developed by a
world-class team of polymer scientists, Ionic Materials is
headquartered in Woburn, MA.
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