HFCAS Exco Team
Noel Chin - President
Noel is currently serving as the President for the HFCAS. He started dabbling in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in 2008 while working on a project about how fuel cell technologies could be utilised as part of a low exergy system, increasing the overall efficiency and reducing energy consumption, especially for buildings. Since then, Noel continue to explore hydrogen and fuel cell technologies by connecting with the local research and industry community through the Singapore Fuel Cell Community which he founded. This brought together many enthusiasts to share, discuss and connect on issues surrounding hydrogen and fuel cell development and technology.
In Nov 2019, he registered the interest group under the “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore” to give members greater recognition in their dealings with other companies and associations, as we continue to support our push for alternative low-carbon energy for Singapore.
Miguel Laburu - Vice President, Partnership
Miguel is currently serving as Vice President at HFCAS. His major responsibility comprises establishment of a solid network to satisfy the member’s needs.
With over 15 years’ experience, Miguel holds a large track record in the Renewable Energy industry covering markets as Europe, US and Asia Pacific. In 2015, he learnt about the hydrogen benefits as an energy vector which combined with renewable energy could provide endless clean energy for a large range of applications. Since then, he has been working on green hydrogen solutions in Europe and Asia and he is actively supporting HFCAS to promote this technology as alternate solution to carbon fuels in Singapore.
Miguel is an EMBA graduated from INSEAD Business School and currently holds the CEO position at Haweas Pte Ltd. In the past, he has worked at reputable entities such as the Fraunhofer Research Institute, Ingeteam, TÜV Rheinland and IBC SOLAR -to name a few- in the fields of engineering, development and strategy.
Ritishka Grover - Secretary General
Ritishka has over 7 years of experience in the Clean Technology, Sustainability, Energy and Renewables space spanning technical advisory and international business development across the energy value chain from power generation to transmission and distribution and other low-carbon technologies. In addition to providing business development and market assessment services to Canadian cleantech firms, she reviews and analyzes market trends and provide comprehensive insights to clients. She is passionate about environmental sustainability and t is interesting how the potential adoption of cutting-edge hydrogen technologies pave the way for Singapore and the region's clean energy transition through global relationships and partnerships.
Professional Attainment:
Regional Trade Commissioner, Clean Technology (Asia Pacific) at The High Commission of Canada in Singapore from May 2019 – Present
Consultant - Energy and Renewables Advisory at DNV (Det Norske Veritas) Singapore/Netherlands from Oct 2015 – May 2019
Research Assistant - Asset Management, DNV (Det Norske Veritas) Singapore from May 2014 - Aug 2014
Yong Rui Yuan - Treasurer
Rui Yuan is the treasurer for HFCAS and handles all financial matters relating to the association. He used to run a fuel cell manufacturing startup in Singapore as the chief operating officer for 4 years. He is currently working with a group of energy specialist as a consultant specialising in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The group does consulting and project management in relations to energy transition and efficiencies.
Rui Yuan has completed his PhD at the National University of Singapore on Fuel Cell Systems.
Gabriel Choo - Exco Ordinary Member
Gabriel Joined Maximator in 2010 and currently managing the Sales Team that is responsible for the sales activities in the ASEAN region. He has been handling the Oil & Gas, Marine & Offshore, Automotive, Shipbuilding, Aerospace, Semi-conductor, H2, and F&B industries, as well as gas companies.
Gabriel believes that hydrogen is and will be a significant topic in addressing our global warming issues. He would like to learn more about the industry the complementary technologies to understand more about the possibilities that businesses can offer to combat climate change. He is also looking for opportunities to bounce ideas (on clean/alternative energy) off other like-minded folks - ideas that may contribute to the betterment of the environment and humanity.
Camillus Yang - Exco Ordinary Member
Camillus studied Accountancy in Nanyang Technological University and possesses an MBA with Manchester Business School. His career path includes working in large multinational corporations like Accenture and Royal Dutch Shell before he ventured into Sunseap, Singapore’s leading renewable energy company well known for its rooftop solar, utility scale projects in the region and landmark renewable energy credit transactions with Apple and Microsoft. He now runs his own advisory firm aNew Energy Pte Ltd which focuses on the energy value chain which covers LNG, renewable energy (including Singapore Clean Power imports), green hydrogen, fund raise and market connect into South East Asia.
Camillus has strong knowledge in FP&A practices, business improvement initiatives, strategic planning processes, investment financials, project management and investing. Whilst in Accenture, he was involved in a landmark merger in the local banking scene between UOB and OUB. In Shell, Camillus has worked in Downstream, Upstream and Trading businesses. His knowledge of energy especially in the LNG markets and project management is especially valuable to Sunseap. He also has wide ranging experience from merger integration (Repsol, UOB-OUB) project management, supply chain, sales and marketing to finance.
Notable transactions involvement include the closing of Series C funding of US$65 million with anchor investors like Banpu and Shell for Sunseap, a successful completion of a 26MWp Cambodia solar farm, Oyika (E-bike swap) fund raise and assisting clients originate / co develop projects / fund raise in the region covering LNG, solar, wind, hydrogen (Pestech HDF partnership announced) and new energy technologies. He also invests in venture cap funds personally into Trirec and Golden Gate Ventures. His hydrogen related investments include H2Pro (https://www.h2pro.co/) and Ekona (https://www.ekonapower.com/)
Jennelle Loo - Exco Ordinary Member
Jennelle strongly believes in the potential of hydrogen as a key enabler of a decarbonised future. For this to happen, collaboration among diverse stakeholders to develop a clean-hydrogen value chain is essential. She is thus deeply committed to foster deep cross-sector collaborations and strives to contribute to be a catalyst in creating a vibrant hydrogen economy in Singapore.
Jennelle currently focuses on new business development in Nitto Singapore. With nearly 10 years of experience in new product development, she also hopes that by staying close to the market and understanding the challenges faced, she could support to create more hydrogen solutions that would benefit the market.