Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> October 28, 2002

Pierre Rivard – Hydrogenics Corporation (hygs)

PIERRE RIVARD is one of the three original founders of Hydrogenics Corporation and has served as President and a Director since the inception of the company's fuel cell business in August 1995. Since July 2000, he has also served as Hydrogenics' Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Rivard's vision, leadership and technical capabilities have been a primary factor in Hydrogenics' progress since day one. He is a driving force behind the forging of key relationships and business development opportunities. From June 1994 to July 1995, he served as a Research Engineer at the University of Toronto with the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of

Hydrogenics, followed by an overview of things as they are now?

Mr. Rivard: Hydrogenics is a fuel cell technology company,

focusing on