The Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance (AHA), together with Eastward Energy, is pleased to announce the secondment of Derek Estabrook from Eastward Energy to serve as the AHA’s first full-time Executive Director starting on November 18, 2024. Derek is currently the Vice President of Business Development at Eastward Energy where he has played a key role in advancing the company’s energy evolution strategy including advocating for the use of hydrogen to reduce GHG emissions in Nova Scotia. He has also played an important role in advancing the work of the AHA since its inception in 2021, first as Chair of the Marketing & Communications Committee and most recently as Vice Chair of the AHA Board of Directors. His leadership in this role will strengthen the AHA’s ability to promote and support the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy in Atlantic Canada.

As Executive Director Derek will work closely with the AHA Board to fulfill the mission and achieve the goals of the organization. The Executive Director will be the voice of the hydrogen industry in the Atlantic region while providing strategic and operational leadership to support the success of the AHA.