Will Barker

Will Barker is the co-founder and chief executive of Mint Innovation, a pioneering e-waste recycling company based in New Zealand. With a background at LanzaTech, Barker has been instrumental in advancing Mint's mission to promote a circular economy in electronics manufacturing. Under his leadership, the company has secured significant venture capital funding and has opened multiple recycling plants, including a facility in Sydney capable of processing two tonnes of e-waste at once. Barker's vision includes expanding Mint's operations to recycle electric vehicle batteries in the UK and establishing a new plant in Texas, highlighting the global demand for sustainable e-waste solutions.