Power to Hydrogen, a US developer of industrial electrolysers based on anion exchange membrane (AEM), has appointed David Bow as Chief Strategy Officer. Bow is to lead the company's strategy and market expansion in North America and Europe. His responsibilities include building strategic partnerships, market segmentation, commercial scaling, and aligning product development with customer and financing requirements.
Bow has over 25 years of leadership experience in the hydrogen and energy industry. Most recently, he led the electrolyser solutions division at Plug Power. Previous positions included Verdagy, Nel Hydrogen, and Proton OnSite. According to the company, Bow was involved in the marketing of more than 2 GW of electrolyser projects in 85 countries. He began his career at Dow Chemical in Columbus, Ohio, where he developed electrolysers for biochemical applications. He is currently also advising the Swedish investment company EQT Group on hydrogen, low-carbon fuels, and chemicals.
“David has spent his career guiding energy and industrial technology companies from technical capability to repeatable commercial implementation,” says Paul Matter, CEO of Power to Hydrogen. “As we move from pilot projects to scaled implementation, strategy becomes a matter of disciplined decisions: where do we play, how do we create customer value, and how do we build the partnerships that enable acceptance.”
Power to Hydrogen develops AEM electrolysers, which the company claims to be a cost-effective alternative to conventional PEM systems. The technology combines dynamic operational capability and efficiency with a scalable material concept that avoids the use of precious metals like iridium. The hybrid cell architecture is designed for longevity under fluctuating renewable power supply and aims to enable reliable and financeable use on an industrial scale.
“Electrolysis is at a turning point. Customers no longer buy technology stories, but bankable assets that they can operate with confidence,” says Bow. “My goal is to strengthen this confidence through suitable partnerships, credible validation, and disciplined implementation – in line with the procurement processes of industrial customers.”
