The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) and Hydrogene Quebec announced the appointment of Marie Lapointe as Executive Director of Hydrogene Quebec and CHFCA Regional Manager, Eastern Canada.
With over 30 years of experience, Ms. Lapointe holds an engineering degree and has successfully held various roles in plant management, strategy and marketing at Niobec, Rio Tinto Alcan, and Rio Tinto Fer et Titane. She previously served as CEO of Aluquébec, the Aluminium Transformation cluster in Quebec. With a passion for business development, stewardship and collaboration, Ms. Lapointe brings her dedication to the growth of the Canadian hydrogen sector in collaboration with private and public partners.
In this role, Ms. Lapointe will support the CHFCA’s provincial branch in Quebec (Hydrogène Québec) and overseeing marketing, communications, government relations and events for the sector in Quebec and eastern Canada.
Marie Lapointe, CHFCA/Hydrogene Quebec:
I am so honored to join this dynamic and visionary team! 40 years ago, efficiently generating hydrogen for energy storage was still a dream, and now that people’s innovation has made it possible, the challenge will be to work together to support the realization of long-lasting projects in the best places in Quebec and Canada.
Michel Archambault, Chair, Hydrogene Quebec:
Marie joins us at the perfect time and her wealth of experience will be instrumental in aligning the new Canadian Strategy for Hydrogen with the Quebec strategy and roadmap.
“We look forward to working with Marie and, on behalf of Hydrogène Québec, welcome her to our rapidly growing team!”
Mark Kirby, President and CEO, CHFCA:
Marie’s experience and connections in Quebec will be a huge benefit to Hydrogène Québec members and to the CHFCA as we work to grow the sector.
“There is unprecedented interest in hydrogen and fuel cells as new projects are announced and companies look to decarbonize their operations. Marie will help us effectively communicate and build the partnerships that are essential to fully capitalize on this enormous opportunity.”
CHFCA and Hydrogène Québec announce the appointment of Marie Lapointe as Executive Director of Hydrogène Québec and CHFCA Regional Manager, Eastern Canada, March 8, 2021
