BEN SABBAN,

Founder & CEO
Male45 y/oCEO/President/General Manager/VP of Operations/Chief Operating Officer/Vice President/Deputy General Manager/Head of branch/representative office/Other senior managementLive in SpainNationality Spain
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Work experience

  • Founder & CEO

    Revive Batteries (Startup Spain)
    2024.03-Current(2 years)
    Driving a new circular model for lithium-ion batteries focused on reuse, recycling, and transparency. Founded and structured Revive as a pan-European circular platform integrating reuse, logistics, and material recovery. Developed battery testing and black mass processing partnerships with EU and Asian stakeholders. Leading design of a digital traceability system aligned with the EU Battery Passport. Representing the company in ICBR, RECHARGE, ERMA, EBA and European Commission working groups. Building cooperation models between EU recyclers and Chinese technology partners.
  • General Manager

    Econili Battery Europe (Spain)
    2022.03-2024.02(2 years)
    Led the development of a major Chinese-funded battery recycling project (CarbonXGroup / Ruicycle) in Alicante, Spain. Managed project scope to reach Top 3 capacity target in Europe (50,000+ t/y). 65.000 m2 phaseI(Black Mass Production 5 years and Reuse) Phase II Hydromet 24.000 tons/y Input Oversaw engineering, permitting, EHS compliance, and local authority engagement. Coordinated Chinese and European engineering teams for process integration. Project discontinued following investor withdrawal, after completion of market, permitting, engineering coordination and local stakeholder development phases. Transitioned leadership to establish Revive Batteries and continue sustainable objectives independently. PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • Business Development Head (Lithium Batteries)

    A3 Ambiental
    2012.09-2022.03(10 years)
    Expanded international business presence from 2 to 32 countries across Europe, MENA and emerging markets. Built feedstock, collection and reuse channels for lithium batteries, precious metals and rare earth recovery. Pioneered second life EV battery opportunities in emerging markets before market maturity. Managed cross border waste shipment, regulatory approvals and compliance workflows. Designed safety and operational protocols for lithium battery handling and black mass production, reaching 3,000 tons/year processing capacity.
  • Area Export Manager

    Rehab Medic / Ferbel SL (Spain)
    2010.01-2012.01(2 years)
    Developed and managed export operations across MENA markets professional sport medicine Built distributor networks and increased product visibility in 10+ countries. National teams, professional leagues teams, championships and international sport events.

Educational experience

  • Barcelona Business School

    Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    2026.03-Current(4 months)
    Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • INESEM Business School, Granada, Spain

    Business Management MBA
    2011.09-2012.08(a year)
    Business Management MBA
  • University of Barcelona spain

    Doctorate Program in International Law & Economics
    2006.09-2009.09(3 years)
    2 years Doctorate Program in International Law & Economics
  • University of Tangier morocco

    bachelor's in public law & international relations
    2001.09-2005.08(4 years)
    bachelor's in public law & international relations

Languages

Arabic
Native
Spanish
Native
French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Certificates

Basel Waste transportation Course
2020.04
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