LIVERMORE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) ("Advent "or the "Company"), an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, is pleased to announce changes to its board and C-suite by removing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Vasilis Gregoriou and Chief Strategy Officer, Chris Kaskavelis. Gary Herman, an experienced turnaround executive has been appointed as Interim CEO.
Mr. Herman stated, “The changes were long overdue. Advent has tremendous untapped potential. Its technology is unsurpassed and offers a ubiquitous clean energy solution across multiple industries including aviation, heavy automotive, marine, telecom, and the military. I am excited to lead the Company going forward and intend to maximize these opportunities.”
The Company announced the appointment of Mr. Konstantinos Ferderigos as General Manager for its Greek Operations. Mr. Ferderigos is based in Athens and is also the Company’s Global IT Director. He is an experienced General Manager in large multinational corporations. He also has extensive global IT experience leading transformative ERP, CRM, Blockchain, and AI projects for industry leaders. Mr. Ferderigos is adept at driving technology strategy to unlock business value and achieve operational excellence. These skills will be highly leveraged by the Company.
Dr. Steven Rock will replace Dr. Kaskavelis as the Chief Strategy Officer. Dr. Rock holds a PhD in Computer and Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is a recognized leader in automation. Dr. Rock is working on making High Temperature PEM Fuel Cells faster, cheaper, and easier to implement in passenger, commercial vehicle, drone, and lightweight aviation (eVTOL), and other stationary and portable power applications.
Emory DeCastro, Advent’s Chief Technology Officer stated, “I am supportive of the changes at Advent as it grows and pursues various business initiatives. Advent stands prepared for the next stage, with the goal of positioning HT-PEM fuel cell technology as a pivotal element in global decarbonization initiatives, working towards achieving net-zero emissions in multiple business sectors.”
Advent’s Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Jim Coffey, a recognized turnaround lawyer in Boston, MA stated, “I am very pleased with the changes. These individuals are extraordinarily talented and their practical approaches to problem solving and willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed will be key elements in the Company’s growth to Advent 2.0.”
About Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. corporation that develops, manufactures, and assembles complete fuel cell systems as well as supplying customers with critical components for fuel cells in the renewable energy sector. Advent is headquartered in Livermore, CA, with offices in Athens and Patras Greece. With more than 150 patents issued, pending, and/or licensed for fuel cell technology, Advent holds the IP for next-generation HT-PEM that enables various fuels to function at high temperatures and under extreme conditions, suitable for the automotive, aviation, defense, oil and gas, marine, and power generation sectors. For more information, visit www.advent.energy.
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