Ballard Power Systems announces Dr. Michael Chen and Yingbo Wang to join its Board of Directors

– CANADA, Burnaby –  Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLDP / NASDAQ: BLDP) today announced the appointments of Dr. Michael Chen (Ph.D.) and Yingbo Wang to its Board of Directors to serve as Weichai’s nominees following the planned retirements of Kevin Jiang and Sherman Sun from the  Board.

“Michael and Yingbo bring valuable experience in power engineering and new energy technologies in the China market. We welcome their contributions to Ballard’s growth strategy and competitive positioning,” said Board Chair, Jim Roche.

About Michael Chen

Michael Chen serves as CEO of Weichai Ballard Hy-energy Technologies Co. Ltd. and Vice-GM of Weichai Holding Group. He has served in various engineering and management roles at Weichai Power since 2010.

He earned a PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Tsinghua University.

About Yingbo Wang

Yingbo Wang is CEO of Weichai New Energy Power Technology Co. Ltd., Director of the New Energy Research Institute, and Assistant GM at Weichai Power. He has held engineering and management roles at Weichai Power since 2012.

He earned a Master of Mechatronics Engineering at Southwest Jiaotong University.

About Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems’ vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling the electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power.

SOURCE: https://www.ballard.com/

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