Miguel Ángel López Borrego, the CEO of German steel manufacturer Thyssenkrupp, was elected on 29 July as chair of the board of Hydrogen Europe.
He “brings extensive experience, strategic vision and a strong commitment”, said Hydrogen Europe CEO Jorgo Chatzimarkakis.
The lobby group advocates for hydrogen as an energy source to boost competitiveness, decarbonisation and security.
Members include aircraft maker Airbus; steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal; car producers BMW, Renault and Hyundai; energy companies BP, Shell, Engie and Eni; and chemical companies Chemours and Solvay.
Borrego’s mandate will last until June 2029.
He takes over from Sebastian Boden, a vice-president at Air Liquide.
