Thorsten Herbert has joined Nel ASA in May 2020 as the Director Market Development and Public Affairs.
Thorsten’s main objectives in Nel are to represent the company in relevant European associations, organizations, and forums, as well as to identify and influence funding opportunities and regulatory processes, supporting the ambitions and strategic positioning.
Well known in the hydrogen industry, Thorsten has spent over 18 years building up the industry in Germany.
With a Mechanical Engineering degree from TU Darmstadt and a Master of Science in Renewable Energy from HAW Hamburg, Thorsten has attained years of experience with hydrogen and fuel cell technology. From his many years with GM, working with fuel cell propulsion systems, and NOW GmbH – the main funding body for alternative fuels in Germany – he has developed a broad network within hydrogen and other alternative fuels..
