Chris Antonopoulos Joins the Board of Directors of Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.
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Advent Technologies (OTCQB: ADNH) announced that Chris Antonopoulos joined its Board of Directors and invested in the company on Jan 23, 2026. Antonopoulos is a private investor focused on energy and infrastructure and served as CEO of Lekela Power from 2015–2024, which was acquired in a multi‑billion dollar transaction. His background includes senior leadership at Bombardier Transportation (annual orders >$10 billion) and roles at ABB overseeing project investments totaling approximately $13 billion. Management highlighted his operational and investment experience as strategic for Advent’s growth.
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- Board addition: Chris Antonopoulos joined board on Jan 23, 2026
- Insider investment: Antonopoulos invested in Advent concurrent with board appointment
- Senior energy experience: CEO of Lekela Power (2015–2024)
- Infrastructure track record: Managed ABB project investments totaling ~$13 billion
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LIVERMORE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: ADNH) is pleased to report that Chris Antonopoulos has recently joined its Board of Directors and invested in the Company.
Chris Antonopoulos stated, “Advent has developed a compelling technology platform with broad applicability across transportation, power generation, and industrial markets. I look forward to working with management to advance the Company’s technology, strengthen its market position, and execute on its growth strategy.”
Mr. Antonopoulos is a private investor focused on energy and infrastructure investments. From 2015 through 2024, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Lekela Power, a leading renewable energy company (“Lekela”). Lekela was acquired by Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity Group and the UAE’s Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) in a multi-billion dollar transaction. The transaction involved the purchase of
Gary Herman, Chief Executive Officer of Advent, commented, “We are extremely pleased that Mr. Antonopoulos has invested in the Company and joined our Board. His deep experience across energy, infrastructure, and global operations will be invaluable as we continue to grow Advent.”
James Coffey, Chief Operating Officer of Advent, added, “Chris brings a unique combination of operational leadership and investment expertise that aligns perfectly with Advent’s strategic objectives.”
About Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. corporation that develops, manufactures, and assembles complete fuel cell systems, while also supplying customers with critical components for fuel cells in the renewable energy sector. Advent is headquartered in Livermore, California, with offices in Athens, Patras and Kozani, Greece. With more than 70 issued, pending, and/or licensed patents related to fuel cell technology, Advent holds intellectual property for next-generation high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) technology. This technology enables the use of multiple fuels at high temperatures and under extreme conditions, making it suitable for applications in the automotive, aviation, defense, oil and gas, marine, and power generation sectors.
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Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others: the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on Nasdaq; future financial performance; liquidity and trading of public securities; the outcome of known and unknown litigation; the ability to forecast and maintain revenue growth; expense planning; future expenditures; revenue mix and gross margins; attraction and retention of qualified directors, officers, employees, and key personnel; competitive pressures; protection of corporate reputation and brand; relationships with technology partners and third parties; regulatory, judicial, and legislative changes; acquisition and integration of complementary technologies; and the risks identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in Advent’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2025, as well as other filings with the SEC.
Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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