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Utility Appoints Parker Meeks as New Chief Executive Officer

In a significant leadership shift, Utility has announced the appointment of Parker Meeks as its new Chief Executive Officer. This change comes as the company seeks to accelerate the commercialization of its innovative H2Gen® systems, aimed at providing clean hydrogen solutions to hard-to-abate industries globally.

Parker Meeks joins Utility at a pivotal moment, following the successful demonstration phase of its proprietary hydrogen production technology. His primary objective in this new role will be to guide the company through a robust global deployment of H2Gen systems, ensuring that Utility remains at the forefront of the clean hydrogen market.

Background and Expertise

Meeks comes to Utility with a wealth of experience in driving growth and operational performance across various sectors, including traditional energy and mobility. Before his tenure at Utility, he served as CEO of Hyzon, where he was instrumental in developing leading hydrogen fuel cell technology. His diverse background also includes leadership roles that emphasized significant profit and loss responsibilities, alongside over a decade spent in management consulting as a Partner at McKinsey & Company.

In his new position, Meeks is expected to leverage his deep understanding of technology commercialization and high-potential markets, particularly in hydrogen supply to key sectors such as mobility and data centers. He is enthusiastic about joining Utility at a time when the company is poised for rapid growth and transformation.

Vision for Utility

Expressing his excitement about this transition, Meeks stated, "I am thrilled to join Utility at an exciting inflection point in the company's trajectory, as we transition our economic hydrogen production solution from its successful demonstration phase to commercial deployment." With the company's technology already proving its efficacy in challenging environments such as steel production, Meeks sees vast opportunities as industry-leading clients engage with Utility.

The uniqueness of Utility's scalable and modular technology allows for flexibility across various geographies and markets. This common product solution emphasizes fundamental profitability and strong support from investors, factors that Meeks identifies as critical to the company's ongoing success.

Support from Ara Partners

Utility's growth strategy is solidly backed by Ara Partners, a global private equity and infrastructure investment firm. With approximately $6.3 billion in assets under management, Ara Partners is committed to facilitating Utility's commercialization efforts while ensuring a sustainable approach to industrial decarbonization. Cory Steffek, a partner at Ara Partners, spoke highly of Meeks, stating, "His strategic vision and operational expertise are essential for Utility's full-scale commercialization and growth."

Transition Leadership

Meeks takes over from Claus Nussgruber, who served as CEO since mid-2021 and will now remain on as a strategic advisor. Nussgruber’s leadership facilitated crucial developments, such as securing funding from major industry players and demonstrating Utility's technology in real-world applications. His contributions have set a strong foundation for Meeks to build upon.

Looking Ahead

As Utility prepares for its next chapter under Meeks' guidance, the company aims to strengthen its position within the hydrogen market. With a strong customer pipeline and a commitment to sustainability, Utility is on track to not only meet the demands of hard-to-abate industries but also to thrive in a rapidly changing energy landscape.

For those engaged in industrial decarbonization and clean energy, Parker Meeks’ leadership will be one to watch as he navigates Utility through this promising phase.

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