Novonix CEO Chris Burns Steps Down, Interim CEO Appointed

Novonix, a leading battery technology company, announced that Dr. Chris Burns will step down as CEO effective January 24, 2025, after leading the company since September 2020. Burns will continue to support Novonix in an advisory role during the transition period. The company has appointed CFO Robert Long as interim CEO while a search for a permanent replacement is underway. Under Burns' leadership, Novonix has achieved significant milestones, including plans to begin production at its Riverside facility this year, positioning the company for future growth in synthetic graphite production. Burns expressed pride in the company's accomplishments and highlighted the importance of finding a new CEO with the right expertise to lead Novonix forward. The leadership change comes as the company aims to scale up operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee, amidst a backdrop of increasing demand for battery materials.