Hydrogen fuel company ITM Power has announced that Motive Fuels, its joint venture with Vitol, has appointed as its new chief executive officer effective from 30 January next year.
Gales has spent 30 years in the automotive industry, most recently serving as chairman of Williams Advanced Engineering. He is a former CEO of Lotus and Peugeot and Citroen, and of Clepa, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers.
Sir Roger Bone, chairman of Motive Fuels and of ITM Power, said: “I’m pleased to welcome Jean-Marc to lead Motive Fuels in what is an exciting period for the company amid growing interest in large vehicle hydrogen mobility. Jean-Marc’s experience in the sale of Williams Advanced Engineering to Fortescue demonstrates his passion for hydrogen mobility. ITM Power and Vitol look forward to working with Jean-Marc, a true automotive expert, in transitioning large vehicle mobility towards a cleaner, greener future.”
Sir Alan Duncan, co-chair of Motive Fuels and business development at Vitol, said: “Motive Fuels is very fortunate to have been able to appoint Jean-Marc as its CEO. His great wealth of experience in the automotive sector, and his track-record of building up companies, are perfect for developing Motive. As we pioneer hydrogen for heavy transport, his appointment puts the company in a strong position to succeed and establish itself as a leading force in the sector.”
Gales added: “I am delighted to join Motive at an exciting time for the company. The interest in green hydrogen has been rising across the globe and the clean energy transition away from fossil fuels is rapidly gaining pace. The best hydrogen fuel potential in the future is the transportation sector, specifically medium and heavy duty trucks. I am looking forward to working with the teams of Motive, ITM Power, and Vitol to accelerate the transition of heavy transport to clean renewable hydrogen fuel, and lead the company into the next chapter of development and growth.”
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