American Battery Metals appoints Doug Hamilton to Head of Policy ahead of company name change

American Battery Metals Corporation (OTCQB:ABML) said it has appointed former head of Business Development Doug Hamilton, to the new role of Head of Policy. American Battery Metals is currently in the process of changing its name to American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), in an effort to better reflect its company objective. In his new position, Hamilton will lead the ABTC policy team and direct the company's domestic policy initiatives, including state and federal regulatory legislation and government grant and loan programs. READ: American Battery Metals receives mass grading permit for recycling pilot plant Hamilton will also oversee public policy collaboration with industry partners and organizations. Since joining the company in January 2021, he has been integral in the creation, coordination and implementation of partnership strategies as well as spearheaded the organization's sales strategy. "With the growing demand for battery materials management in the United States, it is imperative that American Battery Technology Company takes an active role in supporting our industry to ensure environmentally sound policies and practices are front and center," Doug Cole, company CEO said in a statement. "I am pleased to name Doug Hamilton as our new Head of Policy for American Battery Technology Company. With his experience in renewable energy, I am very excited about the work that he and his team will do for our industry and our company," Coles added. Additionally, the company noted that Hamilton brings a passion for sustainable technology, showcased through his 11 years of experience within the sales and business development sector of the renewable energy industry. Prior to these roles, he served as a professional educator for 13 years, both abroad and in the United States. "ABTC's solutions are central to the future of the critical materials industry, as well as the future of our country's energy resources as a whole," said Hamilton. "I am looking forward to leading our policy team and working with our partners to help secure a sustainable domestic supply chain in order to meet the growing demand for lithium batteries." American Battery is positioning itself as leader in the battery metals supply chain through its three divisions: lithium-ion battery recycling, battery metal extraction technology, and primary resources. The battery metals company is Utilizing a clean technology platform that increases production of primary metals used in the batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools.  Contact the writer at georgia@proactiveinvestors.com Follow her on Twitter @MissInformd