Norway’s green hydrogen producer Gen2 Energy appoints two new vicepresidents
Andreas Ekker hired as Senior Vice President of Global Sales, and Paal André Utvik as Vice President Shipping and Logistics.
Norway-based Gen 2 Energy, a producer of certified green hydrogen through renewable energy, announced the recruitment of Andreas Ekker as Senior Vice President of Global Sales, and Paal André Utvik as Vice President Shipping and Logistics. Both new member took over their positions on 2 August 2021, according to a company’s press release.
Andreas Ekker’s responsibility will be to identify and team up with industrial companies for offtake of green hydrogen.
Ekker is an energy professional with experience from energy companies such as Shell, Hustad & Granaas and Circle K, where he held international leadership positions within oil refining, B2B sales and pricing, logistics and project execution. He holds a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and an Executive Master of Management from BI Norwegian Business School.
Paal André Utvik will oversee the building of suitable vessels for hydrogen transport as well as the overall logistical operations involved in bringing the fuel to customers all over Europe.
Utvik started his career as a marine engineer in Ålesund, Norway, before embarking upon a long period working internationally, based in Houston, South Korea, China and Singapore. His experience includes oil exploration R&D for PGS, ship building supervision for Leiv Höegh & Co., business development and Regional Manager Asia for Grieg. In 2012, Utvik established Storm Capital Partners in Shanghai, where he is still Chairman of the Board, and in 2012 Floating Energy Group in Singapore, working with floating gas-fired power stations. In 2008 he obtained a MBA degree from Fudan University in Shanghai.
