Overview
Name: David Hudson
Company: Elemental Advanced Materials, Inc.
Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Houston, TX
Professional Background
David Hudson is a highly experienced professional in the sustainability, recycling, and decarbonization sectors. With over 20 years of extensive expertise, Hudson has effectively driven strategic growth and profitability across various organizations. He is recognized for his innovative contributions to the circular economy.
Previous Positions
1. Founder & Operator at Circulus Holdings
- Raised nearly half a billion dollars for building state-of-the-art recycling plants.
- Transformed post-consumer plastics into high-quality resins.
2. Executive Roles at Various Companies:
- Ara Partners
- Avangard Innovative
- Recology
- Strategic Materials, Inc.
- Achievements include revenue growth, operational optimization, and environmental mission advancements.
Education
- MBA (with honors) from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the McCoy College of Business at Southwest Texas State University.
- Certificate in Design Thinking & Ideation from The University of California, Berkeley.
Elemental Advanced Materials, Inc.
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Specialization: Production of high-purity turbostratic graphene and hydrogen from waste plastics and other organic materials. The processes are characterized by no Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions and minimal waste production.
Key Achievements and Mission
- Mission: To commercialize innovative materials for broader applications, aiding global sustainability.
- Strategic Vision: Becoming a leading producer and innovator in advanced materials and a trailblazer in converting unrecyclable materials.
- Values:
- Accountability: Commitment to integrity and ethical standards.
- Innovation: Continuous improvement to deliver novel solutions.
- Partnership: Building trust-based relationships.
Recent Developments
- Leadership Changes: David Hudson's appointment as CEO.
- Strategic leadership announcements, including key financial appointments to support expansion.
- Hudson's vision includes growing Elemental as a major player in graphene and hydrogen production.
Partners and Collaborations
Elemental collaborates with top-tier universities and prominent scientists to refine their production processes. Notable advisors include experts from Texas A&M University, University of Houston, and University of Texas at Arlington.
Products and Applications
- Products:
- Graphene
- Carbon Nano Onions
- Hydrogen
- Applications:
- Composites & Coatings
- Energy & Electronics
- Reinforcements & Barriers
Contact Information
- Address: 11603-A Brittmoore Park, Houston, TX 77041
- Phone: +1.346.633.1044
- Email: info@elementaladm.com
Support from Investment Firms
Elemental Advanced Materials is an investment of Freestone Holdco, LLC, a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC, which is focused on disruptive infrastructure and sustainability technologies. Tailwater Capital has raised over $4.5 billion in committed capital, executing transactions worth over $23 billion.
By leveraging Hudson's extensive background and strategic leadership, Elemental is well-positioned to innovate within the recycling and advanced materials sectors and drive sustained growth and environmental impact.
