The US manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells and zero emission buses has announced a change in leadership
Hyzon Motors Inc. Rochester, New York headquarters has announced the company’s board of directors has appointed Parker Meeks, most recently Hyzon’s Chief Strategy Officer, as President and Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Meeks is set toreplace Craig Knight, who is also departing from his role as a director of Hyzon.
Hyzon says Meeks will assume full responsibility for day-to-day management of all business lines and functions reporting to the Company’s Board of Directors.
The company’s board says it plans to initiate a search to identify potential external and internal candidates to serve as the Company’s next CEO.
Elaine Wong, Hyzon’s Lead Independent Director, says the company is confident in Meeks’ abilities.
“Parker Meeks has the depth and breadth of experience in the energy, infrastructure, and transportation sectors to provide the leadership and operational expertise Hyzon needs at this critical juncture in the global energy transition. The Board is confident Meeks brings the right skillset that we need at this time,” says Wong.
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Meeks says: “I am honoured that the Board has entrusted me to lead Hyzon.”
“My priority is to ensure the company’s manufacturing capacity is in place with the ability to scale production efficiently. I believe our core fuel cell technology is a distinct competitive advantage that will allow us to innovate and introduce high-performance vehicles that support the transition to clean energy.”
Additionally, Hyzon says that George Gu has transitioned from his executive role with the company to the non-executive Chairman of the Board.
In his role as non-executive Chairman, Gu will remain available to provide strategic counsel to Meeks, specifically related to R&D initiatives.
Parker Meeks has nearly two decades of experience supporting businesses in the energy, infrastructure, and transportation sectors, including development of emerging energy technologies and supply networks. Meeks has served as Hyzon’s Chief Strategy Officer since June 2021. From November 2018 to January 2021, Meeks served as President of the Infrastructure Sector for TRC Companies, a design and construction management business in transportation, renewable energy and water resources end markets.
From February 2012 to October 2018, Meeks served as partner of McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting services company that Meeks joined in July 2005.
Meeks served as the Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company’s Houston office from June 2013 to June 2016.