Cenex appoints Dennis Hayter as new Chair of Board

CENEX IS AN independent, not-for-profit consultancy and research organisation based in Loughborough. It specialises in work to reduce carbon emissions across the UK. It encourages firms in the automotive industry to adopt low emission technology – to attract more investment from around the world and to help the UK industry compete worldwide.

The company has now announced that Dennis Hayter, who has been a director for five years, will take over as Chair of the Board. Brendan Connor has been Chair since 2005, but he is now stepping down as Chair and will remain on the Board as a non-executive director.

An economist by profession, Dennis previously worked at global consulting firms Booz Allen & Hamilton and AT Kearney and was a Partner with Roland Berger & Partners Strategy Consultants, MD of MERC (Netherlands) and founder of MDS Transmodal.
Dennis was involved in founding the UK fuel cell power technology company Intelligent Energy in 2001, where he served as Vice President through to 2015. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Hydrogen London group; Chair of the UK H2Mobility grouping; and a Director of the USA Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) and H2USA.

Commenting on his appointment, Dennis Hayter said, “Since its formation in 2005, Cenex has helped deliver a range of innovation support activities focused on assisting UK companies to take forward Research, Development and Demonstration projects for low carbon vehicle technologies. I am delighted and privileged to take on this role at a time when the further introduction of low and zero carbon vehicles into wider transport, energy and fuelling networks is bringing a new set of challenges and opportunities, and I look forward to contributing to the direction, vision and strategy of such a reputable company.”

Cenex CEO Robert Evans welcomed the appointment, saying, “Dennis has been a Director of Cenex for the past decade. In transitioning to the role of Chair, he brings a wide corporate and international business background including experience in low and zero carbon technology development, deployment and commercialisation across multiple markets and applications.  He is a highly successful and accomplished leader and I am delighted to have him serve as our next Chair. His profound knowledge and understanding of our industry will be a tremendous asset.”

Robert Evans concluded by paying tribute to Brendan Connor, saying, “On behalf of the entire team at Cenex, I would like to thank Brendan for his loyalty, leadership and support over the past 13 years. Under his guidance, Cenex has undergone significant transformation and growth, hallmarks of his great Chairpersonship. We are grateful to have him remain on the Cenex Board as a Non-Executive Director.”

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