Powerhouse Energy Group plc, the UK company pioneering integrated technology that converts non-recyclable waste into low carbon energy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Karol Michal Kacprzak, aged 50, as a non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect.
Prof. Kacprzak is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry at Adam Mickiewiez Univerisity in Poznan, Poland and has over 20 years' of academic experience. At Adam Mickiewiez Univerisity he was awarded a PhD with distinction in Organic Chemistry and an Msc in Environmental Chemistry.
Prof. Kacprzak is an expert in organic and medicinal chemistry, actively collaborating with the chemical industry and is also a member of the Polish Chemical Society. Between 2016 and 2020 Prof. Kacprzak acted as a CEO of Stomil-Poznan S.A., a State-owned tyre and rubber manufacturer in Poland.
During the last five years Prof. Kacprzak has been a director or partner of the following companies and partnerships:
Past Directorships.
STOMIL-POZNAN S.A.
OSRODEK BADAWCZO-ROZWOJOWY PRZEMYSLU OPONIARSKIEGO STOMIL SP. Z O.O. (research and development centre for the tyre industry)
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Tony Gardner-Hillman, Chairman of PHE commented:
"I am delighted that Karol has been able to join the board. His expertise will complement the range of skills of the existing directors on what is effectively a new board for the Company. As well as the contribution he can make through his technical knowledge and experience, he will also undoubtedly be able to assist us in Poland, which is an exciting developing market for Powerhouse."
Keith Riley, Acting Chief Executive Officer of PHE commented:
"I welcome Professor Kacprzak's appointment to the board of Powerhouse. He is already an active advocate of the Company and I am sure he will make a significant contribution in assisting the executive team in its development and application of Powerhouse's Technology. Science and technology with research and development is at the heart of what Powerhouse does. He comes with a considerable applicable scientific knowledge and an academic standing from which we will all benefit."
