Driving circularity and sustainable value creation across the battery industry has been at the core of Ignác Máté’s professional focus over the past several years. As Head of the Li-ion Battery Division at ALTEO Circular Kft., he oversees strategic partnerships and business development initiatives within Hungary’s rapidly expanding battery sector, working closely with leading manufacturers, recycling partners, and industry stakeholders.
Over the course of his career, he has gained extensive experience across the waste management, recycling, and battery value chains, developing integrated solutions that connect industrial operations with circular economy principles. His expertise spans industrial waste management, regulatory compliance, battery recycling technologies, and the recovery of secondary raw materials, providing a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.
At ALTEO Circular, his mission is to advance innovative recycling and resource recovery solutions, strengthen Hungary’s domestic processing capabilities, and contribute to the development of a competitive, resilient, and future-ready battery ecosystem. He is particularly passionate about bridging industrial requirements with sustainable material recovery strategies that enhance resource security and accelerate the transition toward a truly circular battery value chain across Europe.
