Hydrogen Council Welcomes Hyundai Motor Company As New Co-Chair

Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO Jaehoon Chang has been appointed as the new Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, joining Sanjiv Lamba, CEO of Linde. The Hydrogen Council is a global CEO-led initiative focused on accelerating the clean energy transition by promoting the use of hydrogen. With Hyundai's extensive experience in hydrogen technology, including the production of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), Chang's appointment further strengthens the Council's mission to unlock demand for hydrogen and facilitate global trade and investment.Hyundai has been a founding member of the Hydrogen Council and has been at the forefront of hydrogen momentum for nearly half of the company's existence. The company has achieved several milestones in the hydrogen industry, including the development of the world's first mass-produced FCEVs and holding the record for top-selling hydrogen vehicles. Hyundai's commitment to a hydrogen society extends beyond mobility, encompassing the entire value chain from production to storage, transportation, and utilization.Jaehoon Chang expressed his enthusiasm for his new role as Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, emphasizing the importance of the Council in driving global energy transition efforts. He looks forward to working with fellow hydrogen leaders to expand the positive impact of hydrogen worldwide. Chang takes over from Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., who served as Co-Chair for the past two and a half years.Sanjiv Lamba, CEO of Linde and Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, thanked Kanehana for his exceptional contribution to advancing hydrogen as a sustainable energy solution and welcomed Chang as the new Co-Chair. Lamba believes that Chang's vision and experience will be invaluable in navigating the opportunities and challenges in promoting hydrogen as a cornerstone of our clean energy future.The leadership change occurred at the Hydrogen Council's annual CEO event in Berlin, Germany. The event brought together over 200 CEOs and senior executives from leading businesses and investors in hydrogen to discuss progress, practical solutions, and collaboration. The Hydrogen Council is a global initiative comprising 140 companies from 20 countries, representing a combined market capitalization of $9 trillion. The Council is committed to unlocking the sustainability potential of clean hydrogen, fostering innovation, creating quality jobs, and delivering social value.The Hydrogen Council's mission aligns with Hyundai's vision of a sustainable future. Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company operates in over 200 countries and is dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges. The company is investing in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to revolutionize mobility solutions. Hyundai is also committed to introducing zero-emission vehicles with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicle technologies.With Jaehoon Chang's appointment as Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, Hyundai's leadership across the hydrogen value chain positions the company as a global energy transition leader. The Council will continue to drive the deployment of hydrogen ecosystems worldwide, collaborating with industry, governments, investors, and civil society to accelerate the adoption of reliable hydrogen solutions at scale.For more information about the Hydrogen Council and its initiatives, visit www.hydrogencouncil.com and follow @HydrogenCouncil on X and LinkedIn. To learn more about Hyundai Motor Company and its sustainable mobility solutions, visit https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/ or access the Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai.Media Enquiries:Joanna DamerellCommunications Manager, Hydrogen [email protected] KimGlobal PR / Hyundai Motor [email protected]