William David Wilcox

William David Wilcox, known in professional circles as David Wilcox, is the Managing Member of Evolution Metals LLC. He stands at the helm as the company prepares for a significant transition, merging with Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. The post-merger entity will be named Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (EM&T). David Wilcox's educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and a postgraduate degree in International Business from St. Mary’s University in England. His career commenced at Deutsche Bank as a derivatives trading specialist, where he led teams in London and New York, enhancing the bank's value through strategic adaptations to global regulatory changes. In his upcoming role as Executive Chairman of the Board at EM&T, William David Wilcox Jr.'s deep expertise in global finance and strategic leadership will be crucial in steering the company's direction. Since 2015, Wilcox has actively sought opportunities within the critical minerals and materials sectors, aiming to mitigate the dominance of China in these markets. His strategic vision for EM&T is to establish an independent supply chain that enhances industry resilience and counters geopolitical risks. His blueprint for EM&T's success involves assembling a top-tier leadership team, securing the necessary funding, and tackling key operational and geopolitical challenges. This strategy is designed to transform EM&T into a significant player in the critical materials industry, which is crucial when global tensions and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the risks associated with dependency on Chinese supply chains. Wilcox plans to position EM&T as a robust U.S.-based alternative, disrupting China’s control over critical materials processing and reducing American industries' reliance on Chinese suppliers.