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EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials, has appointed Andrew (Andy) Spencer as its new General Manager for Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries, further strengthening its commitment to building a circular, low-carbon future for the automotive industry.
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Based at EMR’s state-of-the-art Battery Recycling Centre in Birmingham, Andy will lead one of the UK’s most advanced facilities dedicated to recycling and reusing EV batteries – a critical step in creating the circular supply chains that will enable manufacturers to meet their sustainability ambitions.
Andy brings a wealth of experience from across the automotive sector, having held senior roles at Aston Martin, WMG (University of Warwick) and most recently Project 3 Mobility, a Rimac Group company. At EMR, he will be responsible for overseeing daily operations while driving the division’s next phase of growth – expanding capacity, deepening industry partnerships and accelerating EMR’s role in the UK’s clean energy transition.
Andy joins Helen Waters (Director of End-of-Life Vehicles) team to continue the growth and delivery of EMR’s electric vehicle transition strategy for end-of-life vehicles.
EMR’s multi-million-pound Battery Recycling Centre was established in 2024 following the company’s leadership role in the RECOVAS consortium. Bringing together major carmakers including Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, and BMW, alongside Connected Energy, Autocraft Drivetrain Solutions, the UK Battery Innovation Centre (UKBIC) and the University of Warwick, the project has been instrumental in designing the UK’s first commercial-scale solution for recovering and reusing EV battery materials.
With EMR’s proven expertise in sustainable materials recovery and responsible recycling, the focus now shifts from development to scale - supporting the UK’s growing EV ecosystem and ensuring that valuable materials are kept in use for as long as possible.
“The team has done an incredible job, and my first impression walking into the facility was just how exceptional it is – on par with the most advanced prototype workshops at leading car brands,” said Andrew Spencer. “My goal is to maintain these high standards while scaling up operations, increasing the quantity and variety of batteries we recycle, and exploring every opportunity to reuse and repurpose these critical materials. That’s how we build a truly circular battery economy.”
Helen Waters, EMR’s Director of ELV, added:
“We’re delighted to welcome Andy to lead our EV battery recycling operations. Over recent years, EMR has invested significantly in developing the technology and systems that will make the electrification of transport more sustainable.
“Andy’s experience across the automotive sector means he is perfectly placed to help EMR, and our partners, accelerate towards that goal – scaling our operations, expanding our partnerships and driving innovation that keeps valuable resources in the loop.”
Through continued investment, innovation and collaboration, EMR is shaping the circular supply chains that underpin a net-zero, resource-resilient world - ensuring that the shift to electric mobility is both sustainable and scalable.
