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IBET Climate is now Rethink Climate!

Chris Reid, MASc

Director

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With more than 25 years of experience developing energy and hardware technology ventures, Chris Reid is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader in the sector.

 

Among his earliest achievements was the co-founding of Cellex Power in 1998.  As CEO, his vision for helped pioneer the introduction of fuel cell products into the material handling industry, now the largest global market for fuel cells and hydrogen.

 

With Cellex’s acquisition by Plug Power in 2007, Chris continued as General Manager of its motive power division.
 

In 2016, he co-founded Rethink Climate and became its Managing Director. In 2017, he was appointed CEO of Ekona Power, Rethink's first mission, and he continues to serve in this role, focusing on decarbonizing hydrogen production for industry, transportation, and emerging clean energy markets.
 

Chris is equally committed to giving back to the energy technology community. He has coached and led a variety of early-stage ventures across British Columbia as a board member or director. Currently, he works with Foresight Cleantech Accelerator as an Executive-in-Residence.
 

He holds a Master of Applied Science from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba, specializing in mechanical engineering.
 

Chris enjoys sharing his passion for innovation and venture development, along with skiing and cycling. 

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