| Voller Energy
PLC, the leading commercial developer and manufacturer of portable fuel
cell systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Robin Francis
as Chief Technology Officer, with immediate effect. Robin has been
a senior consultant in Scientific Generics Limited’s Energy, Chemicals
& Materials practice since 2003 and brings a wealth of chemical and
technological experience to Voller.
Robin joined Scientific Generics,
a leading consulting and development organisation in 2001. As a technology
and business consultant, Robin provided strategic advice to many blue chip
and multinational companies, including advising boards of directors on
technology strategy. His work within the energy sector included the
identification of technologies available for the production of hydrogen
from diesel, and the production of alternative materials for batteries
and solid oxide fuel cells.
After a degree in chemistry and a
PhD from Oxford University in inorganic chemistry, Robin joined the Material
Research Centre at the University of Houston in 1998. An expert in
solid-state chemistry and with significant energy-sector knowledge, he
has broad experience of very different industries and their commercial
applications.
Commenting on the appointment, Stephen
Voller, CEO said:
“We are delighted to welcome Robin
to the Voller team. His depth of knowledge and commercial experience will
be an invaluable asset. In particular, Robin will play an important
role as we refine our technology and seek to identify new markets.
We look forward to his contribution at such an exciting time for Voller.”

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