Cirba Solutions Announces Claire Zirkelbach as Chief Financial Officer

Cirba Solutions, the premier battery recycling materials and management company, announces the appointment of Claire Zirkelbach as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Claire brings nearly 20 years of experience to the CFO role, including a distinguished background in operational financial planning and analysis with a focus on the critical minerals sector, spanning multiple sites across the globe.

Claire’s previous leadership roles at government agencies, private equity companies and in the public sector give her the ability to positively impact Cirba Solutions’ financial and operational initiatives. She spent nearly eight years with the Albemarle Corporation (Charlotte, N.C.), with her most recent role being the Global Business Unit CFO (Bromine, Specialties) where she led the financial planning and analytical support for a greater than $1.4 billion revenue business in coordination with the leadership team’s financial and strategic objectives. Prior to her time at Albemarle, she was with Joerns Healthcare (Charlotte, N.C.), Savantage Solutions (Washington, D.C.) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (Washington, D.C.).

“It’s an exciting time for the convergence of battery recycling and critical mineral refinement. I’m thrilled to be part of the growth journey for both Cirba Solutions and the broader market,” said Claire Zirkelbach. “With my passion for Cirba Solutions’ core values and my experience in scaling businesses, I know we can drive the results needed to reach even greater heights on a global scale.”

As Cirba Solutions’ CFO, Claire will oversee all financial aspects and activities of the company. She will lead the long-term financial strategy for the organization and be responsible for financial planning, budgeting and reporting.

“Claire’s financial experience includes leadership roles in an impressive range of organizations across public and private sectors with a successful track record at all of them,” said David Klanecky, CEO and President of Cirba Solutions. “Her leadership and expertise will help advance our company’s growth, support our operational goals as our business evolves and provide an unparalleled level of financial vigor as we streamline our operations.”