Rob Davies
About Rob Davies
Rob Davies serves as the Chief Operating Officer at 6K Energy, where he focuses on enhancing material performance in battery manufacturing. He has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries, including significant positions at Cabot Corporation and Blue Circle Industries.
Current Role at 6K Energy
Rob Davies serves as the Chief Operating Officer at 6K Energy, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he has executive responsibility for the battery materials manufacturing network. His focus is on advancing material performance in additive manufacturing and energy storage markets. He utilizes microwave powered plasma technology to enhance the reliability and performance of engineered products, contributing to the company's innovative approach in the energy sector.
Previous Experience at Cabot Corporation
Rob Davies has extensive experience with Cabot Corporation, where he held multiple leadership roles. He served as the Vice President of Global Manufacturing for Purification Solutions from 2012 to 2018 and for Reinforcement Materials from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he was a Board Director for the Cabot Corporation Foundation from 2014 to 2022 and for Bienfait Activated Carbon from 2012 to 2018. His tenure at Cabot Corporation spanned a total of eight years, during which he contributed to various strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Rob Davies holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Warwick's Warwick Business School, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mineral Processing Engineering from Imperial College London from 1985 to 1989. Furthermore, he participated in several senior management programs, including the Holcim Senior Leadership Program at IMD and the Lafarge Program for International Leadership at INSEAD.
Career Background in Cement and Energy Industries
Rob Davies has a diverse background in the cement and energy industries. He worked as a Cement Plant Manager at Blue Circle Industries in various locations, including Sparrows Point, Maryland, and Westbury, Wiltshire. His roles at Blue Circle included UK Technical Director and various process, technical, and production management positions from 1990 to 1996. He also served as President of Geocycle from 2006 to 2010 and as Executive Vice President at Norit Activated Carbon from 2011 to 2012.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In addition to his operational roles, Rob Davies has served on advisory boards for various organizations. He was an Advisory Board Member at NuCycle Energy from 2022 to 2023 and at Stone Living Lab from 2020 to 2022. These positions reflect his commitment to advancing sustainable practices and innovation in the energy sector.