Meet the 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 leads and manages 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.
Meet the 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
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.
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.
