Robin joined Sagentia (previously 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 Board. His depth of knowledge and commercial experience is proving to be an invaluable asset.”

Robin James Francis, aged 34, has no other current directorships and has options over 150,000 shares in the Company.