Gillian Holcroft

Gillian is a bilingual Chemical Engineer (McGill University) with 35 years experience with a focusing on commercializing environmentally sustainable technologies in the Mining, Metallurgical and waste management sectors. In 2019 Gillian received the CIM MetSoc Environmental award which recognizes significant contributions by a MetSoc member to the field of environmental science and engineering and sustainable development in the metallurgical and materials industry. In 2021 received the CIM Distinguished Lecturer Award. Recognized for strong planning abilities, excellent communication skills, vision in opening new markets and expanding a company’s customer base. Gillian provided leadership and strategic direction as a senior executive and board member in a market leading environmental technology company. She played a key role in taking a private company public through financing efforts in Canada and Europe. As President and CEO of a publicly traded company, she was responsible for administrative and financial reporting as well as leading the technology commercialization efforts. Gillian is currently co-founder and CEO of Green Graphite Technologies.