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Leadership
Our strong senior leadership team has diverse skills and experiences harmoniously brought together to steer the company toward growth. They are guiding us in the right direction to achieve our purpose of reducing harmful emissions by participating in the development of the hydrogen economy.
Christopher Train
Independent Non-Executive Chair
Chris is an experienced board member and chief executive officer with a proven track record of delivery working in the energy and utilities industry.
Previously the CEO of Cadent Gas Limited and National Grid Gas Distribution Limited, Chris was also Chair of the NetGas Health Safety and Environment Committee, Chair of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Chair of the NDA Projects and Programmes Committee. Chris is an Executive Director of CT Energy, Chair of South East Water Limited, Chair of Sellafield Ltd.
Jonathan Duffy
Chief Executive Officer
Tasked with taking CPH2 from a start-up green technology company through to full commercialisation and beyond, Jon successfully led the company through an IPO and listing on LSE AIM in 9-months.
He has held executive roles in agriculture and the food and drinks industries and specialises in performance improvement of SME’s, multi-national and FTSE 100 companies. Jon is also a Non-Executive Director of Unibio International plc.
James Hobson
Chief Financial Officer
James brings expertise from across the energy sector through his work with private and AIM-listed companies. With a proven track record of adding value by solving critical issues, James’ key strength is a continuous improvement mindset, leading investor relations, and managing AIM responsibilities.
James has advised Boards on funding, financial, strategic, investor relations, corporate governance, and operational matters and directed finance teams, multiple acquisitions and divestments, due diligence and appraisals, and multiple fundraising efforts.
Natalie Fortescue
Independent Non-Executive Director
A chartered accountant and experienced capital markets professional, Natalie has a 20-year background advising companies on corporate finance transactions, fundraising, strategy, debt refinancing and restructurings, investor relations, and corporate transactions’ impact on stakeholders.
Natalie has previously worked for Premier Oil plc in various corporate finance roles, Genel Energy plc as Head of Investor Relations as a Corporate Broker for Oriel Securities (now Stifel Europe) and as an Investment Banker for Investec. Natalie is currently a Non-Executive Director at Serinus Energy plc.
Rick Smith
Independent Non-Executive Director
Rick is a professional accountant with a background in manufacturing. As a consultant with Private Equity Houses, Rick has advised on their M&A activity and business consolidation across Europe and North Africa.
A turnaround lead for numerous acquisitions/divestments and commercial development across US, Europe, and Asia manufacturing facilities. Rick is an experienced managing director who has worked for various companies, including Chesapeake Ltd, as CFO and Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) as Executive Vice President and member of the Operating Board responsible for the Asian Operations, Corporate Development, and the Innovation Group. Rick is currently a senior advisor at Radial Equity Partners.
Jonathan Duffy
Chief Executive Officer
Tasked with taking CPH2 from a start-up green technology company through to full commercialisation and beyond, Jon successfully led the company through an IPO and listing on LSE AIM in 9-months.
He has held executive roles in agriculture and the food and drinks industries and specialises in performance improvement of SME’s, multi-national and FTSE 100 companies. Jon is also a Non-Executive Director of Unibio International plc.
James Hobson
Chief Financial Officer
James brings expertise from across the energy sector through his work with private and AIM-listed companies. With a proven track record of adding value by solving critical issues, James’ key strength is a continuous improvement mindset, leading investor relations, and managing AIM responsibilities.
James has advised Boards on funding, financial, strategic, investor relations, corporate governance, and operational matters and directed finance teams, multiple acquisitions and divestments, due diligence and appraisals, and multiple fundraising efforts.
Joe Scott
Managing Director, CPH2 Ireland
Joe is a qualified production engineer who specialises in R&D of advanced machining technology. He has significant experience and knowledge in product development and design.
Joe established a tool and mould-making company in Ireland in 1975, where he developed the first CAD/CAM-based paperless tool-making processes. He then went on to set up an injection moulding company in 1997.
Arash Selahi
Chief Operating Officer
Arash is an experienced manufacturing professional within highly regulated industries. He is results-driven, dynamic, and passionate, with over 20 years of experience in the Automotive, Aerospace, Mining, and Energy sectors.
He has led R&D projects that have significantly improved margins while reducing lead times. Arash has implemented multiple Six Sigma projects to improve efficiencies and lower variances, significantly improving profitability. His expertise encompasses lean methodologies and Kaizen practices, and Arash’s primary focus at CPH2 is developing and implementing highly efficient teams and processes.
Paul Cassidy
Chief Technical Officer
Appointed as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) in March 2023, Paul has substantial engineering and technology knowledge and significant experience in the methanol industry and its linked application in hydrogen-based technologies.
Paul has a proven track record of scaling up technologies from the laboratory to implementation at a commercial scale. Paul has a Master’s in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. He has won multiple awards: the 2016 Institution of Chemical Engineers Global Awards, Outstanding Achievement Award, Industry Project Award for Gas Heated Reforming Development and Commercialization, and the 2014 Institution of Chemical Engineers Sustainable Technology Award. Chief Technology Officer Paul focuses on getting the MFE220 into production for CPH2 and license holders.
The Clean Power Hydrogen Group Ltd board comprises the Senior Leadership Team and Non-Executive Directors.
Dr Nigel D L Williamson
Non-Executive Director/Consultant, Clean Power Hydrogen Group Ltd
Nigel has played a vital role in developing our unique hydrogen technology since the early days. He began his career by developing fluid seal technologies for Dunlop in Sheffield and the USA, where he worked with clients such as NASA, General Dynamics, Alstom, and Rolls Royce.
During his time in the USA, Nigel established NWD International Inc. Michigan. Later, he founded and managed an Automotive Industry Tier-1 fuel system supply company in the Netherlands. Nigel worked as Chief Engineer at ITM Power Plc for five years before establishing CPH2 in 2012 alongside Joe Scott.
Henry Price
Non-Executive Director/Consultant, Clean Power Hydrogen Group Ltd
Henry is a highly experienced Managing Director and engineer with over 20 years of experience in engineering, textile manufacturing, manufacturing processes and systems, and plant development and protection.
He currently serves as the Managing Director of Abbott & Co. (Newark), a company specialising in the design and manufacturing of pressure vessels. In addition, he has played a key role in establishing the Pressure Vessel Manufacturers Forum (PVMF), a networking group and collective voice for the UK pressure equipment sector.
Henry holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Nottingham Trent University and is also a representative for the engineering sector for Newark and Sherwood District Council.