Graphite One announced its employment of Zhengli (Andrew) Tan as Director,Graphite Products Manufacturing effective April 1, 2021. Mr. Tan is focused on the company's plan to manufacture high grade Coated Spherical Graphite, primarily for the lithium-ion electric vehicle battery market and energy storage systems, as well as other value-added products. Since 2013, Mr. Tan has been an independent consultant to the carbon and graphite materials industry advising companies on graphite materials manufacturing. From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Tan was General Manager of an expanded graphite foil manufacturing facility in China for SGL Group.