LIVERMORE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: ADNH) is pleased to report that Chris Antonopoulos has recently joined the Board of Directors and invested in the Company.
Chris Antonopoulos said, “Advent has developed a compelling technology platform that is broadly applicable across the transportation, power generation, and industrial markets. I look forward to working with management to advance the Company's technology, strengthen its market position, and execute its growth strategy.”
Mr. Antonopoulos is an independent investor specializing in energy and infrastructure investments. From 2015 to 2024, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Lekela Power, a leading renewable energy company (“Lekela”). Lekela was acquired by Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt's Infinity Group and UAE's Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) for billions of dollars. The project involved the purchase of 100% of the shares of Lekela Power from its previous owners, private investors Actis and a consortium led by Mainstream Renewable Power. Prior to Lekela, Mr Antonopoulos held senior leadership positions at Bombardier Transportation, a global group with annual orders in excess of $10 billion. Earlier in his career, he held various leadership roles at ABB, including overseeing ABB's project investment division responsible for the development and operation of more than 30 power and infrastructure projects valued at approximately $13 billion. He also served as President of ABB's investment division. Mr. Antonopoulos holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Industrial Management from ETH Zurich. He also completed the Executive MBA program at the Graduate School of Business in Zurich.
Gary Herman, Advent's Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are very pleased that Mr. Antonopoulos has invested in the Company and joined our Board. His deep knowledge of all energy, infrastructure, and global operations will be invaluable as we continue to grow Advent.”
James Coffey, Advent's Chief Operating Officer, added, “Chris brings a unique combination of operational leadership and investment expertise that is perfectly aligned with Advent's strategic objectives.”
About Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a US corporation that develops, manufactures, and assembles complete fuel cell systems, while also supplying customers with key fuel cell components in the renewable energy sector. Advent is headquartered in Livermore, California, with offices in Athens, Patras and Kozani, Greece. With more than 70 issued, pending, and/or licensed patents related to fuel cell technology, Advent owns the next-generation high-temperature exchange membrane (HT-PEM) technology. This technology allows the use of multiple fuels at high temperatures and under extreme conditions, making it suitable for use in the automotive, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, marine and power generation sectors.
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