NAATBatt International promotes the development and commercialization of electrochemical energy storage technology and the revitalization of advanced battery manufacturing in North America, an industry that will help shape the 21st Century. Vehicle technology, renewable energy, light aviation, maritime propulsion systems, robotics, weapons systems, medical devices, consumer electronics and the Internet of Things will all depend on electricity supplied by advanced battery technology.

Founded in 1947, following the San Francisco conference that established the United Nations, World Affairs remains one of the most vibrant global affairs organizations in the United States. Since its inception, it has valued thoughtful discourse and been committed to presenting a variety of views and opinions on topics bearing on global issues and providing in-depth analysis and rich context.Our speakers have included distinguished heads of state, rising global thought leaders and experts on topics such as international affairs, economy, security, development, human rights, health, climate change and technology. It continues to host a diverse array of leaders which have included Bill Clinton, Lech Walesa, Leon Panetta, Samantha Power, Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Desmond Tutu, Michelle Bachelet, Jim Yong Kim, Nicholas Kristof, Muhammad Yunus, Anthony Zinni, Michael Hayden, David Brooks, Niall Ferguson and many others.The World Affairs Council engages the public in the most critical global issues of our day. We believe that solutions to the world’s most challenging problems are found when the private, philanthropic and public sectors work together. Every day, we convene thought leaders, change-makers and engaged citizens to share ideas, learn from each other and engage in conversations that matter.

Aqua Metals, a publicly traded company, is the only company that has produced a commercially proven sustainable, closed-loop metal recycling process that is capable of extracting the world’s purest Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Manganese and others for battery manufacturing while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Primary day-to-day responsibility for the entirety of the Commercial Strategy, including but not limited to Marketing, PR, Sales, Business Development, Corporate Development / M&A, and Government Relations, and representing the company at industry conferences. Responsibility for the revenue strategy of the organization, which includes optimizing both feedstock and offtake partnerships, along with all corporate development, M&A, and strategic partnerships, and US Government funding that include US Department of Energy grants and loans, which requires working with state and local entities to design and implement Social Impact via workforce development programs with universities and community colleges where Aqua Metals maintains a nexus.

Trusted Advisor/Consultant to Startups, Fortune 500 Companies, and the World’s Impact-Driven Families Areas of Focus:• Renewable Energy: Next-generation battery tech, energy storage, and recycling• Global FinTech and international payments• International GoToMarket strategies• CRO, Business Development, Global Sales strategy development• Trusted advisor to multi-generational family foundations who seek a diversified impact strategy

The Al-Dabbagh Group, a family-run holding company with 62 companies around the world employing over 15,000 people, announces the appointment of a full-time leader for its global philanthropic activities.David McMurtry will serve as the CEO of Stars Foundation Ltd., which represents the global philanthropic arm of Al-Dabbagh Group. Stars Foundation has the mandate of overseeing, and ensuring total alignment in, the efforts of Al-Dabbagh Group in relation to the various philanthropic projects funded/ sponsored, directly or indirectly, by the Group. These projects include Stars Foundation (UK), the Philanthropreneurship Forum, Philanthropy U Inc. and the Game-Changing Initiatives. The forgoing projects represent independent philanthropic initiatives that are driven by measurable impact and support the Group's mission to improve the lives of millions of people around the world.McMurtry also will oversee the Stars Foundation, the London-based charitable center through which Al-Dabbagh Group contributes unrestricted support for high-quality local organizations that serve disadvantaged children in the 100 countries with the highest under-5 mortality rate according to Unicef. His portfolio also will include oversight of the annual Philanthropreneurship Forum, hosted by the Stars Foundation, which brings leaders from business, government, academia and the NGO sector together for a day of deliberation and celebration of advancements in giving around the world.He will also work with the Al-Dabbagh Group companies as they develop and roll out game-changing philanthropic initiatives that bring their business expertise to bear on specific human needs, including housing, food initiatives, health and safety programs and more.Al-Dabbagh Group is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is led by His Excellency Mr. Amr Al-Dabbagh.

Habitat is the 6th largest private homebuilder in the US and the leading Shelter-focused NGO in over 80 countries. Its volunteers and employees have built over 600,000 houses worldwide providing more than 3 million people in 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter. Dave's Responsibilities:* Executive leadership of the Strategic Realization Team responsible for the creation, implementation, and monitoring of the 5-year Strategic Plan for the $1.5B operation in 90+ countries and 5 US-based offices with 1,000+ employees* Leadership of the effort to implement strategic planning and multi-year business planning in 25+ Habitat countries to ensure programmatic growth and financial sustainability. * Responsible for the International Board of Directors Operations Committee* Responsible for Change Management, using Conner Partners Methodology, across a 90-country $1.5B annual operation to ensure realization of the plan to meet its goal targets.* Executive leadership of Global Village, a $10M+ per year program sending 10K+ volunteers, from North America and Europe to 50+ developing countries, as fundraisers and advocates for Habitat and poverty shelter issues* Executive leadership to direct, own and manage the organization-wide design of an online peer-to-peer crowdsourcing platform across Habitat’s worldwide global network to drive overall user engagement, volunteer recruitment, and long-tail donor participation.

Loomia, Inc., the leader and innovator in online content personalization, provides patent-pending technologies that apply compelling social motivators to proven recommendation tools, enabling site visitors to find content they care about and behave in the way that they become most profitable for the online content business. Loomia uniquely combines traditional and social data inputs, creating a highly personal and engaging experience for the user, and a powerful, yet flexible solution to address the changing needs of content businesses, such as the Wall Street Journal, Time Inc., and CBC, among many others. Loomia was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Kiva.org is the leading peer-to-peer site for social investors. In the last 4 years 650,000 investors have funded 250,000 small business owners in 60 countries with over $90M in loans.As an advisor to the company I'm in Monrovia Liberia 1) working on a proposal to raise $5M in grant aid on behalf of Kiva's microfinance partner, LEAP 2) Training/setting up Kiva systems and processes in 10 branch offices around the country and 3) Making a documentary about Kiva and Microfinance in Liberia. Read more here: www.davemcmurtry.wordpress.com

Lead and manage all aspects of the deal processes including: driving strategy, market analysis and identification of viable targets, due diligence, financial analysis and modeling, pricing negotiation, legal and risk assessments, privacy, contract agreement structure and negotiation, presentation to senior management for internal investment approval, transition to the integration process and product/business roll-out.

Managed the Quicken Domestic (Mountain View) and Quicken UK (London) teams.