HydrogenPro ASA has appointed Tarjei Johansen as new chief executive officer, according to a press release.
The interim CEO and founder of HydrogenPro Richard Espeseth will return to his former position as business developer and technology leader in the company.
Johansen has held senior roles at the Houston-based operations of Bureau Veritas, Kemira, and Schlumberger, according to his LinkedIn account.
HydrogenPro is a technology company and an OEM for high pressure alkaline electrolyzer and supplies large scale green hydrogen plants. It has partnered with DG Fuels in the US, among others, to supply hydrogen for sustainable aviation fuel via its electrolyzers.
“US will be HydrogenPro’s most important market in the coming years, and Tarjei brings 25 years of experience in this market. Tarjei is a merited leader known for his multifaceted strategic execution skills, drive and ability to energize organizations. We are confident that Tarjei together with the Company´s executive team and board of directors will continue the development of HydrogenPro as a leading provider of green hydrogen technology,” said Ellen Hanetho, chair of the board of directors of HydrogenPro.
“I am excited to join HydrogenPro to promote its leading green hydrogen technology in a fast-growing energy transition market. I will work alongside my colleagues to create customer- and shareholder value every day,” said Johansen.
Johansen enters his new position on December 1st this year. He will move back to Norway where HydrogenPro is headquartered.
