Christopher Senyk is Vice President, Corporate Development at Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., where he supports the Company’s corporate strategy, strategic partnership development, commercial engagement, and business development initiatives as Avalon advances its critical minerals portfolio.

Chris brings a strong track record of strategic development and commercial execution across global industrial and specialty materials businesses, including leadership contributions to Rio Tinto’s battery materials and borates business groups. His experience spans specialty chemicals, energy storage, lithium, and mineral products, with prior roles at Celanese Corporation, FMC Corporation’s lithium business, Livent Corporation, where he was the Global Director Strategic Marketing and Product Development, and within the specialty chemicals consulting sector.

Based in Chicago, Chris supports Avalon’s expanded U.S. market engagement, including direct interaction with prospective customers, strategic partners, government stakeholders, and industry participants across battery materials, defence, clean technology, and broader critical minerals supply chains. He brings experience across finance, sales, supply chain, strategic marketing, and commercial development, with a focus on advancing customer engagement, product innovation, and strategic growth initiatives.