
Frank Wolak
President & CEO
Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA)
Moderator at:
- Session 5: Commercial Opportunities for Clean Hydrogen in Decarbonizing Hard to Abate Sectors
16:15-
Mr. Wolak is the President and CEO of the Washington DC based Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), an organization that represents over eighty five leading international and domestic companies and organizations that are advancing innovative, clean, safe, and reliable uses of hydrogen.
Prior to FCHEA, Mr. Wolak was a Senior Vice President at FuelCell Energy, Inc. During his tenure at FuelCell Energy, Mr. Wolak initiated and developed some of the most innovative and largest fuel cell technology applications in the world and worked closely with the US Department of Energy and Congress to define and sustain programs for hydrogen and fuel cells.
Mr. Wolak has experience in all facets of energy including executive positions outside the fuel cell and hydrogen industry at an international energy services company, a power development and investment company, public energy resources corporation and as management consultant providing insight to clients in emerging technology and utility segments.
Mr. Wolak is a founding member of the Connecticut Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Coalition, past Chair of the California Stationary Fuel Cell Collaborative, serves as a Governor appointment to the New Jersey Fuel Cell Task Force and previously served two terms at the appointment of the Secretary of Commerce to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. He is a frequent speaker at energy forums and a recognized thought leader regarding hydrogen energy.