Executive Team

President & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Nirmal Gnanapragasam

The President leads the Centre with strategic vision and tactical aspects to fulfill the Centre mission and purpose. The CEO executes actions from the Board and leads activities for the development and growth of the Centre.

Chief Projects Officer

Steven McGee

The CPO leads to initiate, coordinate, and manage the execution of Centre projects by each project team. Administers contracts and financial aspects for Centre projects. Manages the Program of Work to align projects with Centre mission and purpose.

Chief Operating Officer

Vacant

The COO, would manage the daily operations of the Centre, including the administration of membership and financial aspects. Manages contract staff and partnerships as required by the Centre to fulfill its mission and purpose.

Board of Directors

Board Chair

Peter Elder

Chief Scientific Officer at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Chalk River ON. Has 32 years of experience in the nuclear industry, including the management of complex scientific and regulatory issues.

Board Vice-chair

Dr. Bruno Pollet

Professor of Chemistry at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), also director of the Green Hydrogen Lab and member of the Hydrogen Research Institute. Over 25 years hydrogen R&D in the UK, Japan, South Africa, Norway, and Canada.

Board Director

Brent Lakeman

Executive Director at Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub. Director, Hydrogen Initiative at Edmonton Global. Executive Director roles in various Alberta government departments in the last 12 years. Director roles at Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures (AITF) and Alberta Research Council (ARC).

Board Director

Mikaa Blugeon-Mered

President, La Mosaïque Hydrogène and Independent researcher specialized in the geopolitics & international hydrogen markets. Adjunct lecturer at Sciences Po Paris, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), IFP School. Faculty of S&P Global Commodity Insights’ World Hydrogen Leaders network.

Board Director

Stuart Hawksworth

Head, Centre for Energy and Major Hazards, Health and Safety Executive (HSE), United Kingdom (UK). Over 25 years of safety experience in technical and oversight roles at the HSE Labs, including creation of his department. Manages 70 expert scientists and engineers working around risk management, fire, explosion and process safety.

Advisor

Brian Wagg

Director of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives at C-FER Technologies in Edmonton AB. Has 30 years of experience working with energy industry clients to develop, demonstrate and deploy new technologies that advance safety, efficiency and environmental performance.