CHARBONE Corporation has appointed Jean Watelle, a former Air Liquide executive with over 25 years of experience in technical and manufacturing management, to its clean Ultra High Purity hydrogen production team. This strategic hire comes as the company prepares for its first delivery at its flagship project in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, representing a significant step toward generating initial revenue. Watelle spent 11 years as Director of Hydrogen and Site Operations for Air Liquide Canada's Eastern Region Large Industries division, bringing deep operational expertise to CHARBONE. His background includes five years in Lean Manufacturing and experience as a Tier 1 specialist for automotive manufacturers Chrysler and Ford.
Jean's extensive experience in industrial gases, particularly in operations and production management, will significantly strengthen our team as we move from planning to execution, said Dave Gagnon, CHARBONE's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. As we prepare to generate our first revenues from Sorel-Tracy, we are focused on increasing shareholder value through efficient operations and strategic growth. Watelle's operational acumen will be instrumental as CHARBONE transitions its first project deployment to full-scale production. He will work closely with the executive team to support the operation and management of clean UHP hydrogen production from projects across both the United States and Canada.
This appointment signals CHARBONE's transition from development to operational execution phase. CHARBONE is developing a network of clean hydrogen production facilities throughout North America and select international markets, beginning with its Sorel-Tracy project. The company's modular approach aims to reduce risk, enhance scalability, and enable diversified revenue streams through partnerships in helium and other specialty gases. The company is publicly traded on multiple exchanges including the TSX Venture Exchange, OTC Markets, and Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with corporate information available at https://www.charbone.com.
The timing of this leadership addition is particularly significant as the global energy sector accelerates its transition toward lower-carbon alternatives. CHARBONE's model focuses on providing accessible, decentralized clean hydrogen and specialty gas solutions while supporting underserved industrial gas customers. The company's progress toward first revenue generation at Sorel-Tracy represents a tangible milestone in the commercialization of clean hydrogen production in North America. Forward-looking statements in the company's announcements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Corporation's Filing Statement dated March 31, 2022, which is available through SEDAR at https://www.sedar.com. The appointment of an experienced operations leader like Watelle represents a concrete step toward mitigating execution risks as CHARBONE moves from development to revenue-generating operations.
