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ION Clean Energy Welcomes Matt Vining to Board of Directors
Slice of Energy Team
September 23, 2024
Key Highlights:
Matt Vining appointed as an independent director on ION’s Board.
Vining is CEO of Navigator Energy Services, backed by BlackRock.
Recognized as Top 40 under 40 executive in Oil and Gas Industry in 2017 and 2023.
ION's Series A financing led by Chevron New Energies and Carbon Direct Capital.
ION's carbon capture tech captures 95%+ of CO2 emissions.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quote:
“His experience, relationships and perspective will be tremendously beneficial to ION’s growth ambitions. And on top of his business acumen and expertise, he’s a great person and a fantastic chemistry fit. I look forward to working with him.”
Our Take:
Matt Vining’s appointment signals a strong alignment between ION Clean Energy and leaders in the energy infrastructure sector. Vining’s deep industry experience, combined with ION’s ambitious carbon capture technology, will likely accelerate the company’s growth, especially following the significant $45 million Series A funding. This addition strengthens ION’s leadership team at a critical moment for the CO2 capture industry, which is becoming increasingly essential in global efforts to mitigate climate change.