ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), a global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles, today announced the appointment of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Parker Meeks to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

"Since joining Hyzon, Parker has demonstrated a consistent and impressive ability to drive impactful strategic analysis and long-term decisions in a rapidly evolving business environment," said Elaine Wong, Hyzon's Lead Independent Director. "This appointment allows the board to more effectively leverage his knowledge of Hyzon's operations, employee needs, programs, and strategic focus to support its key decision-making processes."

Meeks was appointed CEO of Hyzon in March 2023, after taking on the role of President and interim CEO in August 2022. Meeks joined Hyzon as Chief Strategy Officer in June 2021.

"I look forward to joining our Board of Directors and accelerating Hyzon's critical work of decarbonization through the production of our proprietary fuel cell technology and the commercialization of hydrogen-powered trucks," said Meeks.

About Hyzon
Hyzon is a global supplier of fuel cell electric mobility, with US operations in the Rochester, Chicago and Detroit areas, and international operations in the Netherlands, Australia, and China. Hyzon is an energy transition accelerator and technology innovator, providing solutions in the transport sector with a focus on commercial vehicles and hydrogen supply infrastructure. Utilizing its proven and proprietary hydrogen fuel cell technology, Hyzon's mission is to supply zero-emission heavy duty trucks to customers in North America, Europe and around the world to mitigate emissions from diesel transportation - one of the single largest sources of carbon emissions globally. The Company is contributing to the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles through its demonstrated technology advantage, fuel cell system performance, and innovation. Visit www.hyzonmotors.com.

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