Former ThyssenKrupp Nucera CEO leads development of gigawatt-scale water electrolysis business
co-founder of the company andrew stuart Continue to play an active role as Executive Chairman
owen sound, on, February 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hydrogen Optimized Inc., a subsidiary of Key DH Technologies Inc. (KEY), today announced that Denis Krude, former CEO of green hydrogen technology company thyssenkrupp nucera, will be appointed president and CEO effective January 2018. announced. April 8, 2024.co-founder of the company andrew stuart He will continue to play an active leadership role at Hydrogen Optimized as Executive Chairman.
Green hydrogen industry leader Dennis Crude has been appointed President and CEO of Hydrogen Optimize, effective April 8, 2024. As the former CEO of green hydrogen technology company ThyssenKrupp Nucera, Mr. Krude is uniquely positioned to lead Hydrogen Optimized in the emerging large-scale clean hydrogen space. Hydrogen technology market.
Hydrogen Optimized Inc. develops and commercializes large-scale water electrolysis equipment for the world's largest clean hydrogen projects. The company's patented RuggedCell™ system enables clean hydrogen plants of up to gigawatt scale.
“We are pleased that Dennis has chosen to join the Hydrogen Optimization team as CEO as we enter an exciting new phase of our commercial development,” he said. andrew stuart, Founder and CEO of Hydrogen Optimized. “Dennis, with his solid management experience in the sales and deployment of green hydrogen production plants, is uniquely positioned to lead the Company in the emerging large-scale clean hydrogen technology market.In his future role as Executive Chairman, Dennis will continue to support the Hydrogen Optimization team with customers, investors and other stakeholders. ”
Mr. Krude has joined the ThyssenKrupp Group. Germany's He held a series of senior management positions at Thyssenkrupp Uhde, a chemical plant manufacturer. From 2016 until 2023, he served as CEO and member of the Board of Directors at Thyssenkrupp Nucera, a leading technology and plant engineering company specializing in water electrolysis and green hydrogen. Among his accomplishments there: Between 2021 and 2022, Mr. Krude and his team prepared the company for its IPO, led key investor meetings and other activities, and helped prepare the company for a successful listing in 2023. Examples include:
“Hydrogen Optimized's unique focus on large-scale water electrolysis solutions for key industries that are difficult to abate is my view that this market segment offers the most significant opportunity in clean hydrogen. “It's consistent with that,” Dennis Crood said. “With a strong foundation built on the Stuart family's 120-year legacy of high-power water electrolysis, I see a tremendous opportunity for Hydrogen Optimized to become a world leader in clean hydrogen.”
Mr. Krude continued, “I am impressed by the culture of the Hydrogen Optimized team and the tremendous progress the company has made in improving its RuggedCell™ water electrolysis technology, manufacturing capabilities, and market presence. I have worked closely with Andrew and the team. I look forward to working with you.” owen sound For teams to realize the company's tremendous potential. ”
Mr. Crude is known for his innovative and strategic approach to leadership in international large-scale plant engineering and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects, emphasizing the value of performance and leadership, and has He has successfully led multicultural and cross-functional teams across various locations. His expertise spans the entire plant engineering value chain, including business development, sales, product management, project execution and after-sales service. He has a track record of restructuring and strengthening business areas and rapidly expanding supply chains and employees during periods of strong growth.
Mr. Krude is a 54-year-old German national who was born in . Spain.He spent part of his school days in Brazilgraduated from high school and completed military service. GermanyHe then completed a master's degree in electrical engineering and information technology at RWTH Aachen University. Germany's It was named the most prestigious technical university in 1995.
About hydrogen optimization
Hydrogen Optimized Inc., a subsidiary of Key DH Technologies Inc. (KEY), is a private hydrogen technology company developing and commercializing large-scale water electrolyzers for the world's largest clean hydrogen projects. The company's patented RuggedCell™ system enables clean hydrogen plants of up to gigawatt scale. RuggedCell™ is a precious metal-free, high-power alkaline water electrolyser with a dynamic range of 0-100%. Through his strategic relationship with ABB, an investor in KEY, Hydrogen Optimized has enhanced his RuggedCell™ offering through access to ABB's world-leading power and automation technology. For more information about Hydrogen Optimized, please visit www.hydrogenoptimized.com.
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