Ella Cullen

   

Cofounder & CMO
Minespider

BIO

Ella Cullen is Co-founder & CMO of Minespider, a leading traceability platform that helps companies trace and verify the origin and sustainability of minerals used in their supply chains. Companies such as Google, Cisco, Renault, Ford Otosan, and Minsur use their platform to track carbon emissions, critical documents, and supply chain histories of their materials/products.

Ella is a UNECE expert in blockchain traceability, a mentor for DLT Talents and CV Labs Incubator, was awarded Young Female Mining Professional of the Year 2024 (Eira Thomas Award), and recognized as one of 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining 2023.

Session 7
22 October 2025 / 14:00 - 15:00 | Lagoas hall

From Mine to Manufacturer: Digital Product Passports in Action

Digital Product Passports are reshaping how raw materials move through global supply chains. This talk will share real-world lessons from projects with Minsur, PTL, Tata Elxsi, Microvast, Temsa, Renault, and Ford Otosan—spanning mining in Africa and Latin America to EV production in Europe, China, and Turkey.

>We'll explore how companies are using DPPs to achieve traceability, engage suppliers, and meet upcoming regulatory demands. The session offers a practical look at scalable digital solutions driving responsible sourcing and compliance across the battery and critical raw materials sectors.