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Rare earth elements have been called “the seeds of technology”, and they live up to this title. Although technology would not be impossible without these seventeen elements, it would certainly not be what it is today: rare earth elements allow us to make electronics smaller, faster, lighter, and more durable. Most importantly, perhaps, they reduce emissions and energy consumption. Technology would be possible without these metals, but green technology would not. Rare earth is utilized in solar panels, wind turbines, and the rechargeable batteries found in cell phones, laptops, and hybrid cars.
Although these elements are not actually rare in nature, they are difficult to separate from one another, are not usually found in large concentrations, and are often found alongside radioactive elements that make them dangerous to extract. The largest challenge to the supply of rare earth, however, is geopolitical, with China having delicately crafted a monopoly on the market over the last couple of decades, causing the rest if the world to drive innovation to meet the demands for these elements.
With 35+ years as a global search leader, Ropella has proven (many times over) to be well-versed at delivering the most advanced search execution capabilities, solving the most challenging needle-in-a-haystack searches, and managing talent selection and development as a primary asset for ROI.
As a bestselling author of The Right Hire and a highly-experienced practitioner, Patrick Ropella developed the SMART Search System®, regarded as one of the most well-respected, talent-centric executive search solutions available.
Patrick, Thank you for all that you and Ropella do for Dow. The processes and systems you have applied (from The Right Hire) while working with Dow have proved very valuable over many years of service.
Chairman and CEO
The Dow Chemical Company
Patrick, It was nice seeing you at this year's Soap & Detergent Association annual meeting. I look forward to sharing the Right Hire with my leadership team. Thanks again to a valued partner and Leader.
CEO
Procter & Gamble
Hi Pat, Thanks for your email to introduce the Nautic PE Operating Advisors search opportunity. I am very impressed by the form and content of the Opportunity Marketing Piece created by Ropella - best example I have ever seen. Hope you and yours are well. Best regards.
Operating Partner
Arsenal Capitol Partners
Ropella is probably one of the best vendor partners that I have ever worked with - just in terms of the quality of search that was done. It was fun, thorough and overall a great experience.
Talent Scout - Materials Development Innovation
Nike
Our new Vice President of Sales and Marketing has just finished his first week...It appears that we could have not have made a better choice. Your assistance in guiding us through the thought processes that led into our final selection was invaluable. Congratulations on a job well done!
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