The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) announces Elise Woolliams as new Hydrogen BC Chair
VANCOUVER – The Canadian Hydrogen Association is (H2BC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elise Woolliams as the new chair of the Hydrogen BC (H2BC) Board of Directors.
With over 20 years of experience in the automotive fuel cell industry, Elise Woolliams brings experience in corporate operations, program management, and engineering design to the hydrogen sector. This includes leading international cross-functional teams to bring fuel cell products from research to series production, meeting stringent engineering, quality, cost, and timing requirements.
In her current role as Operations Manager at Unilia (Canada) Fuel Cells Inc., Elise is a driven and personable leader committed to advancing clean energy initiatives.
“Since joining the H2BC Board, I’ve seen firsthand the innovation, energy, and collaboration across BC’s hydrogen sector,” says Elise Woolliams, Chair of Hydrogen BC. “I’m looking forward to stepping into the Chair role and helping bring that collective experience together to advance the industry.”
Elise previously served as Vice-Chair of the H2BC Board of Directors since 2025.
The Canadian Hydrogen Association would like to express its gratitude to outgoing chair Bob Blattler for his leadership and support over the years.
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 provides advocacy, knowledge-sharing and networking support to members across Canada and its regional affiliates in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. You can also follow CHA on LinkedIn or visit www.canadah2.ca to learn more information.
