Creating a hydrogen future
Our Team
H2FA has brought together a team of business leaders with proven track records to guide the establishment of Australia’s first integrated modular hydrogen production and refuelling operation. Our team will ensure that H2FA produces and delivers renewable hydrogen - leaving only minimal environmental impact.
With a wealth of corporate, digital and green technology experience, H2FA is proud to implement Australia’s first integrated modular hydrogen production and refuelling operation
With a background in the scaling of large energy projects and an understanding of the needs of large energy users, Francesco is well placed to lead H2FA’s team.
A mechanical engineer (RMIT) with an MBA in Finance (Manchester), Francesco began his career in energy with Pirelli, as part of the engineering team which commissioned the Basslink Project, before working as a project engineer for Australian Energy Company (now Victorian Hydrogen Industries).
More recently, Francesco has worked as a private consultant analysing energy policy and its implications for both organisations and private investors.
With a Graduate Diploma in Law (Monash), Robert is a financial markets expert with extensive investment and trading experience. Since 1987 he has worked in equities, fixed interest, futures and foreign exchange for brokers and banks alike. He has more than twenty years’ experience in private advisory roles, focusing on select investment opportunities for private investors.
Robert’s vast corporate experience includes many years spent working for entities such as PETStock Pty Ltd and several major banks. He has also held directorships in several companies including Global Integrity Pty Ltd and OzJet Airlines Pty Ltd.
A Masters of Engineering and Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Monash University). Arthur has built a career as a senior consultant in sectors as diverse as pharmaceutical, biomedical, defence, utilities, renewable energy, automotive and aerospace. He has gained considerable knowledge in hydrogen specific regulatory (both state and federal) compliance and currently practices as a subject matter expert in the field. Having delivered multiple projects in Australia (including Australia’s first hydrogen fast refueler, storage and generation station for Toyota in Altona), Asia and Europe, he is uniquely placed to lead H2FA as its technical lead.
A PhD in Chemical Engineering (Monash University), Rebecca has been developing and advocating for circular systems and sustainable fuels for over a decade. She is a co-founder of Biofuel Innovations, builders of a 2000L biodiesel pilot plant in Dandenong, and is involved in organisations such as Future Fuels CRC, an initiative supported by The University of Melbourne where Rebecca is currently a research fellow.
A global expert in emerging technology and digital business building, Angelo brings to H2FA excellence in C-Suite governance and leadership in early-stage growth environments and public listed companies globally. As a qualified systems and software engineer (RMIT), he has built an international career over more than 20 years, spanning executive leadership, board directorship, management consulting, business innovation, corporate strategy, digital transformation and project delivery.
Craig's career has spanned large multinationals and mid-size businesses throughout the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia Pacific. Educated at Charles Sturt University and the University of South Australia, he has worked in fields as diverse as FMCG, Defence, Life Sciences and now Clean Technology. Craig currently works in core partnership with two leading European technology firms as well as numerous other global suppliers of hydrogen and energy equipment to create commercial operating models for the production and consumption of green hydrogen.
A graduate of Monash University (Science and Law), Cate is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is a long-standing member of the Law Institute, a recipient of its Justice/Pro Bono Award and an accredited specialist in Costs Law. A widely published author of legal papers and an expert in legal costs analysis and commercial litigation, Cate brings a wealth of business and legal knowledge and experience to H2FA.
Key Project Advisers
Site Design and Project Management
Having been involved with more than 1200 service stations and truck stop projects, TfA is well versed in the safe storage and handling of flammable gases. National experts in the field, TfA is responsible for the safe planning of H2FA’s hydrogen project.
Corporate Law
Australia’s largest law firm assists H2FA with corporate advice.
Energy Law and Planning
Market leader in the Australian renewable energy sector, HWL Ebsworth assists H2FA with Planning and Energy Law matters.