The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) announces appointment of David Billedeau as new President and CEO
TORONTO – The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) is pleased to announce that its board of directors have appointed David Billedeau to serve as the new President and Chief Executive Officer effective July 10th.
Mr. Billedeau brings a wealth of experience in government relations, sustainability, and industry advocacy. Prior to joining the CHA, Mr. Billedeau served as Vice President, Climate and Environment at the Canadian Steel Producers Association where he championed decarbonization initiatives, including advancing hydrogen adoption in steelmaking.
He also previously led national natural resources and sustainability campaigns at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and supported government relations at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada. Mr. Billedeau will bring this experience to his new role as President and CEO of the CHA, where he looks forward to working with members and partners to advance Canada’s hydrogen sector and clean energy future.
Mr. Billedeau completed his PhD in Sustainability Management at the University of Waterloo, where he held a fellowship with the Energy Council of Canada.
Quotes:
David Billedeau, President and CEO, CHA: “I am proud to join the CHA and support its important mandate to advance Canada’s hydrogen industry. I look forward to working with our members, management team, and partners to strengthen the organization’s impact—and help shape a clean, prosperous future for Canada.”
Elizabeth Buckmaster, Chair, CHA: “On behalf of the CHA’s Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome David Billedeau as the new President and CEO of the CHA. David brings deep experience across government, industry, and association leadership—an ideal foundation for navigating the complex, multi-stakeholder landscape of Canada’s hydrogen economy. A catalyst for action and a thoughtful change maker, David has a clear track record of turning vision into action. His deep understanding of the political, commercial, and technical dimensions of the clean energy transition is exactly what our members and the industry need at this pivotal moment. We are excited for the leadership he will bring in this next chapter for CHA. I also want to extend our sincere thanks to Nicolas Hilario for his service as interim President and CEO. Nicolas brought steady, thoughtful leadership during a period of transition and helped position CHA for long-term success. We’re grateful for his commitment to the Association and the sector.”
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 nearly 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.
