Barbara Burger, Ph.D., Former Vice President, Innovation and President of Chevron Technology Ventures, Joins Bloom Energy Board of Directors
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) has appointed Barbara Burger, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2024. Burger, former vice president of innovation and president of Chevron Technology Ventures, brings extensive experience in energy innovation and technical understanding to Bloom's board. Her expertise is expected to provide valuable guidance as Bloom expands its Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) platform capabilities and develops new applications for the energy transition.
KR Sridhar, Bloom Energy's CEO, highlighted Burger's commercial background and experience in developing and scaling new energy solutions as key assets. Her knowledge in carbon capture technology aligns with Bloom's Energy Server platform capabilities. Burger holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Caltech and has a strong background in addressing energy transition challenges through various civic and industry board positions.
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) ha nominato Barbara Burger, Ph.D. nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 1° agosto 2024. Burger, ex vicepresidente dell'innovazione e presidente di Chevron Technology Ventures, porta una vasta esperienza nell'innovazione energetica e una comprensione tecnica al consiglio di Bloom. Si prevede che la sua esperienza fornisca preziose indicazioni mentre Bloom amplia le sue capacità relative alla Piattaforma di Celle a Combustione a Ossido Solido (SOFC) e sviluppa nuove applicazioni per la transizione energetica.
KR Sridhar, CEO di Bloom Energy, ha sottolineato il background commerciale di Burger e la sua esperienza nello sviluppo e nella scalabilità di nuove soluzioni energetiche come risorse chiave. La sua conoscenza nella tecnologia di cattura del carbonio si allinea con le capacità della piattaforma Energy Server di Bloom. Burger ha conseguito un dottorato in chimica presso il Caltech e ha una solida esperienza nell'affrontare le sfide della transizione energetica attraverso varie posizioni in consigli civici e industriali.
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) ha nombrado a Barbara Burger, Ph.D. en su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 1 de agosto de 2024. Burger, ex vicepresidenta de innovación y presidenta de Chevron Technology Ventures, aporta una amplia experiencia en innovación energética y comprensión técnica a la junta de Bloom. Se espera que su experiencia brinde una valiosa orientación mientras Bloom amplía sus capacidades en la plataforma de Celdas de Combustible de Óxido Sólido (SOFC) y desarrolla nuevas aplicaciones para la transición energética.
KR Sridhar, CEO de Bloom Energy, destacó el trasfondo comercial de Burger y su experiencia en el desarrollo y escalado de nuevas soluciones energéticas como activos clave. Su conocimiento en tecnología de captura de carbono se alinea con las capacidades de la plataforma Energy Server de Bloom. Burger tiene un Ph.D. en química de Caltech y cuenta con una sólida trayectoria en abordar los desafíos de la transición energética a través de diversas posiciones en consejos cívicos e industriales.
블룸 에너지(Bloom Energy)(NYSE: BE)는 바버라 버거(Barbara Burger), Ph.D.를 2024년 8월 1일부터 이사로 임명했습니다. 이전에 쉐브론 기술 벤처스(Chevron Technology Ventures)의 혁신 부사장과 사장을 역임한 버거는 블룸의 이사회에 에너지 혁신과 기술적 이해에 대한 폭넓은 경험을 제공합니다. 그녀의 전문성은 블룸이 고체산화물 연료전지(SOFC) 플랫폼의 능력을 확장하고 에너지 전환을 위한 새로운 응용 프로그램을 개발하는 데 귀중한 지침을 제공할 것으로 예상됩니다.
블룸 에너지의 CEO인 KR 스리다르(KR Sridhar)는 버거의 상업적 배경과 새로운 에너지 솔루션 개발 및 확장 경험을 주요 자산으로 강조했습니다. 탄소 포집 기술에 대한 그녀의 지식은 블룸의 에너지 서버 플랫폼 기능과 일치합니다. 버거는 캘텍(Caltech)에서 화학 박사 학위를 보유하고 있으며, 다양한 시민 및 산업 위원회 직책을 통해 에너지 전환 문제를 해결하는 데 강력한 배경을 가지고 있습니다.
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) a nommé Barbara Burger, Ph.D. au sein de son Conseil d'Administration, à compter du 1er août 2024. Ancienne vice-présidente de l'innovation et présidente de Chevron Technology Ventures, Burger apporte une vaste expérience en innovation énergétique et une compréhension technique au conseil de Bloom. Son expertise est censée fournir des conseils précieux alors que Bloom élargit ses capacités en matière de plateforme de cellules à combustible à oxyde solide (SOFC) et développe de nouvelles applications pour la transition énergétique.
KR Sridhar, PDG de Bloom Energy, a souligné que le parcours commercial de Burger et son expérience dans le développement et l'échelle de nouvelles solutions énergétiques constituent des atouts clés. Ses connaissances en technologie de capture du carbone sont en adéquation avec les capacités de la plateforme Energy Server de Bloom. Burger est titulaire d'un doctorat en chimie de Caltech et possède une solide expérience pour relever les défis de la transition énergétique à travers diverses fonctions dans des conseils civiques et industriels.
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) hat Barbara Burger, Ph.D. in seinen Vorstand berufen, ab dem 1. August 2024. Burger, ehemalige Vizepräsidentin für Innovation und Präsidentin von Chevron Technology Ventures, bringt umfassende Erfahrungen in der Energieinnovation und technisches Verständnis in den Vorstand von Bloom ein. Ihr Fachwissen wird voraussichtlich wertvolle Orientierung bieten, während Bloom die Fähigkeiten seiner Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)-Plattform erweitert und neue Anwendungen für den Energiewandel entwickelt.
KR Sridhar, CEO von Bloom Energy, hob Burgers kommerziellen Hintergrund und ihre Erfahrung in der Entwicklung und Skalierung neuer Energielösungen als wesentliche Stärken hervor. Ihr Wissen über Technologien zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung stimmt mit den Fähigkeiten der Energy Server-Plattform von Bloom überein. Burger hat einen Doktortitel in Chemie vom Caltech und verfügt über einen starken Hintergrund bei der Bewältigung der Herausforderungen des Energiewandels durch verschiedene Positionen in Bürger- und Industrieorganisationen.
- Appointment of Barbara Burger, Ph.D., an experienced energy industry executive, to the Board of Directors
- Burger's expertise in energy innovation and carbon capture technology aligns with Bloom's strategic focus
- Potential for valuable guidance in expanding SOFC platform capabilities and developing new energy transition applications
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While at the helm of CTV, Burger was charged with leading the innovations that unite the technology and industry of today with sustainable solutions for the energy demand of tomorrow. This spirit of innovation and extensive technical understanding will enable her to offer a unique perspective to Bloom as the company continues to make advances in its Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) platform and provide new applications to support the energy transition and zero carbon future.
“On behalf of the Bloom Energy Board and leadership team, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Barbara Burger to Bloom Energy’s Board of Directors,” said KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bloom Energy. “As we expand our SOFC platform capabilities, Dr. Burger’s commercial background and experience developing and scaling new energy solutions will be a valuable source of guidance to our company. The significance of carbon capture technology in achieving a zero-carbon future cannot be understated and, given the unique capability of our Energy Server platform to facilitate carbon capture, I look forward to tapping her expertise in that field.”
“I am excited to join the Bloom Energy Board of Directors at this pivotal moment in the energy transition,” said Dr. Barbara Burger. “The need has never been greater for reliable, cost-efficient, and resource-efficient energy solutions to meet the increase in global energy demand while limiting negative impacts to communities and the environment. Bloom Energy will play an important role in the energy system that we need to progress.”
Burger holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Rochester, an academic honor MBA in finance from the University of
She holds a range of civic and industry board and advisory positions, focusing on addressing the big challenges in energy transition, equity, and access to education. At the University of Rochester, she established the Barbara J. Burger Endowed Scholarship in the Sciences and founded the Barbara J. Burger iZone, where students generate, refine, and communicate ideas for social, cultural, community, and economic impact. At Caltech, she supports graduate women in Chemistry who aim to contribute through careers beyond academia and serves on the Strategic Advisory Board for the Resnick Sustainability Institute.
About Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy’s mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. Bloom Energy’s product, the Bloom Energy Server, delivers highly reliable and resilient, always-on electric power that is clean, cost-effective, and ideal for microgrid applications. Bloom Energy’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. For more information, visit www.bloomenergy.com.
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