ETCH, Inc. (ETCH), a decarbonization company producing clean hydrogen and solid carbon from natural gas, has appointed industry expert Katie Ellet as its new CEO, according to a news release.
With more than 25 years of experience in the chemicals and energy sectors, Ellet will guide ETCH’s strategic direction, oversee the company’s expansion into new markets, and focus on strengthening industry partnerships while driving the transition to customer-focused solutions. Under her leadership, ETCH will accelerate the deployment of its cutting-edge technology, positioning the company at the forefront of innovation in the clean energy sector.
Under the leadership of Founder and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Jonah Erlebacher, ETCH emerged from Johns Hopkins University with its breakthrough decarbonization technology. The patented ETCH Process™ utilizes a recyclable catalyst to convert nearly 100% of natural gas input into hydrogen and solid carbon, regardless of scale. This proprietary closed-loop method can meet diverse stakeholders’ energy needs by integrating seamlessly and economically into the global natural gas ecosystem, using less energy and no water, thereby enabling rapid decarbonization and versatility across geographies.
Ellet joins ETCH from Air Liquide, where she held the position of President of Hydrogen Energy & Mobility in North America. In this capacity, she supported Air Liquide’s over $1 billion investment in hydrogen initiatives across the United States. Her tenure was marked by securing Air Liquide’s participation in six of the seven Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Hubs and driving significant year-over-year growth in project portfolios, solidifying her reputation as a driver of hydrogen solutions nationwide. Ellet’s track record also includes leading strategic initiatives in commercial development, engineering, technology, carbon management, and mitigating risks in clean energy investments.
