Ballard Power Systems Inc., a leading fuel-cell company in British Columbia, has announced the appointment of Marty Neese as its new president and CEO, succeeding Randy MacEwen who has been at the helm for 11 years. The Burnaby-based cleantech company is known for its development and production of hydrogen fuel cells for both transportation and stationary power applications. With a focus on adapting to changing industry trends and reducing product costs, the decision for leadership transition was made to steer Ballard towards future growth. Marty Neese, who has been a board member at Ballard for the past decade and led Verdagy Inc., a manufacturer of electrolysis systems for hydrogen, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Randy MacEwen expressed confidence in Neese's ability to lead Ballard effectively in this evolving landscape. This change is seen as a positive step for the company's future strategic direction and continued innovation in the hydrogen fuel cell sector.