The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) announces Beth Buckmaster as new board chair
TORONTO – The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) is pleased to announce the election of its new Chair of the Board of Directors for 2024-25.
Beth Buckmaster, who previously served as Vice Chair, has been elected Chair of the Board. She is the Vice President of Strategic Client Relations at Solestiss, a women-owned energy management consulting firm that guides clients through the complex energy landscape. In her role, Beth fosters long-term strategic partnerships with clients and delivers proactive solutions that align with their goals and drive mutual success. A recognized relationship builder with over 15 years of experience in the power sector, Ms. Buckmaster is proud to support Canada’s ambitious hydrogen goals and is deeply committed to advancing the Canadian hydrogen industry as a cornerstone of the nation’s clean energy future. Passionate about driving positive change, she is a steadfast advocate for building a strong energy sector grounded in diversity and inclusion.
“I am grateful to the members of the Canadian Hydrogen Association and the board of directors for entrusting me with the role of Chair during what promises to be a pivotal year for the Canadian hydrogen industry. A big thank you to Chris Norris for his exceptional leadership as Chair over the past year—I look forward to building on his work and collaborating closely with the future Vice-Chair. Congratulations to the 2024-2025 board of directors; I am thrilled to work with such a skilled and diverse group, representing all facets of the industry, to drive our shared goals for the industry. Canada is uniquely positioned to solidify its place as a global leader in hydrogen, and together with the CHA board and team, I am committed to advancing the industry and showcasing the incredible potential and achievements of our sector.”
The CHA would like to thank past chair Christopher Norris (Siemens Energy Canada) for his leadership, guidance and support.
Beth was announced as chair during the CHA’s Annual General Meeting on November 14. The election of the vice-chair of the board is currently underway and will be announced during the first meeting of the CHA’s board of directors in early December.
About the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA)
The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) is a national, non-profit association that represents industry, academia, end-users and other stakeholders in Canada’s hydrogen sector. As the Voice of the Sector, the CHA’s mission is to strengthen Canadian leadership, raise awareness of the benefits of clean hydrogen and hydrogen technologies, and accelerate the adoption of its members’ products and services to help create a prosperous low-carbon world. The CHA supports more than 200 members across Canada and regional affiliates in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. You can also follow CHA on LinkedIn, X (@PoweringNow) or visit www.canadah2.ca to learn more information.
