Duesenfeld.com team. Lead licensing strategy for patented Li-Ion battery recycling technologies. - Oversee market introduction and positioning of high-capex systems (CAPEX €15–20M per unit). - Drive commercial negotiations, client acquisition, and strategic partnerships. - Represent the company in international industry associations and conferences. Key Achievements: - Closed 3 full-unit system sales within the first year, totaling over €45M in project value. - Repositioned company from perceived competitor to strategic technology partner. - Initiated strategic alliances with key industrial players in the equipment manufacturing sector. - Boosted brand awareness through speaking roles at major industry events globally. Promoted within the management team a strategic initiative to unlock full value chain potential, resulting in the incorporation of Duesenfeld Energy GmbH and the definition of a product portfolio. The company specializes in deep- discharge systems for batteries previously manufactured under license by third parties, protecting know-how, enhancing both revenue and profitability, while further strengthening the Duesenfeld brand as a trusted and innovative technology provider in the sector.

Key Responsibilities: - Member of the management team; develop global business strategy, provide strategic guidance to all business units in refining and rationalizing their product portfolios to align with market needs and internal capabilities. Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify alternative applications for existing products and explore opportunities for portfolio expansion. Promoted cross-functional collaboration by identifying and leveraging internal synergies, with the goal of maximizing the added value of technical and organizational competencies. Key Achievements: - Initiated strategic efforts to support business units in redefining product portfolios and exploring new market applications. Focused particularly on identifying alternative use cases for existing technologies to unlock untapped value. Leveraged in-depth knowledge of internal systems and cross-functional capabilities to create synergies across business units, fostering collaboration with clients and partners. Notably integrated the after-sales agent network—originally dedicated to testing technologies—into unrelated projects, enhancing customer engagement and expanding business opportunities. Page | 1 Andrea Mirandola

Key Responsibilities: - Member of the management team - Manage full P&L and technical oversight for the Testing Technologies BU. – Technical responsibility over a team of 15 engineers/technicians; turnover responsibility < €10M. Key Achievements: - Successfully led the organic development of the business unit, tripling turnover and strengthening its structural and strategic foundations: • Financial & Strategic Management: Introduced quarterly P&L pro-forma analyses (2017) and developed a long- term BU strategy through 2026 (2020). • Customer Service Transformation: Reorganized customer service into a proactive, recurring-revenue model (2017). • Product Innovation: Oversaw the redesign of two flagship products (2018, 2021) and initiated internal development of a new product (2018–2020). • Strategic Growth: Led the acquisition of a German SME’s testing business unit, adding three products to the portfolio (2019). • Sales & Market Expansion: Expanded into new regions (Thailand, Iran, Turkey), restructured Indian market presence without revenue loss during COVID-19, and strengthened partnerships in South Korea, Taiwan, Pakistan, and Russia. • Brand & Customer Insight: Launched the first customer and brand perception survey (2019). • Innovation Partnerships: Initiated a technical collaboration with an external partner for joint product development (2021). • Industry Representation: Actively represented the company in ASTM standardization bodies and local industry associations.

irf-europa.com - biocera-sa.com Key Responsibilities: - Managed dual roles in sales and operations for refractory materials in glass and aluminum sectors. - Held business license and Managing Director role for IRF Europa – Luxembourg Office. Key Achievements: - Developed customer base in Central and South Europe and introduced high-value refractory materials in the aluminum sector.

lizmontagens.com Key Responsibilities: - Oversee industrial furnace reconstruction and maintenance projects. - Lead multidisciplinary teams of up to 90 workers on-site (individual project value of €1M to 5M to be implemented between 60 and 90 days). Key Achievements: - Delivered all projects on time and within budget under challenging field conditions. - Standardized procedures that improved site safety and compliance.

(acquired by studioessepi.it) Key Responsibilities: - Provided consulting in acoustic/environmental engineering, safety systems, and technical design. - Grew the firm from individual consultancy to a multi-partner operation. Key Achievements: - Created own company and led start-up phase, developed customer base on a national level with some international projects as well.