FuelCell Energy Announces Leadership Transition: Mike Hill Named Chief Commercial Officer to Replace Departing Mark Feasel
FuelCell Energy announces a significant leadership change as Mike Hill takes over as Chief Commercial Officer, replacing Mark Feasel. Hill brings extensive experience from industry giants like General Electric, ABB, and Danfoss Power Systems.
Hill's appointment comes at a crucial time, following his role as president of global sales at Danfoss Power Solutions. His 20-year tenure at GE and nine years at ABB Power Generation, combined with his engineering background and MBA, positions him well to drive FuelCell's commercial growth.
The outgoing CCO, Mark Feasel, who joined in 2022, strengthened the company's sales team and expanded market presence in Korea and data centers. FuelCell Energy recently formed a partnership with Diversified Energy and TESIAC to provide 360 megawatts of electricity to data centers across Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
FuelCell Energy annuncia un importante cambiamento nella leadership con Mike Hill che assume il ruolo di Chief Commercial Officer, sostituendo Mark Feasel. Hill porta con sé una vasta esperienza maturata in aziende di rilievo come General Electric, ABB e Danfoss Power Systems.
La nomina di Hill arriva in un momento cruciale, dopo il suo incarico come presidente delle vendite globali presso Danfoss Power Solutions. I suoi 20 anni di esperienza in GE e i nove anni in ABB Power Generation, uniti al suo background ingegneristico e all'MBA, lo rendono particolarmente adatto a guidare la crescita commerciale di FuelCell.
L'uscente CCO, Mark Feasel, entrato nel 2022, ha rafforzato il team vendite dell'azienda e ampliato la presenza sul mercato in Corea e nei data center. Recentemente FuelCell Energy ha stretto una partnership con Diversified Energy e TESIAC per fornire 360 megawatt di energia elettrica ai data center situati in Virginia, West Virginia e Kentucky.
FuelCell Energy anuncia un cambio importante en su liderazgo con Mike Hill asumiendo el cargo de Chief Commercial Officer, reemplazando a Mark Feasel. Hill aporta una amplia experiencia en grandes empresas como General Electric, ABB y Danfoss Power Systems.
El nombramiento de Hill llega en un momento clave, tras su papel como presidente de ventas globales en Danfoss Power Solutions. Sus 20 años en GE y nueve en ABB Power Generation, junto con su formación en ingeniería y un MBA, lo posicionan bien para impulsar el crecimiento comercial de FuelCell.
El CCO saliente, Mark Feasel, quien se unió en 2022, fortaleció el equipo de ventas y amplió la presencia en mercados como Corea y centros de datos. Recientemente, FuelCell Energy formó una alianza con Diversified Energy y TESIAC para suministrar 360 megavatios de electricidad a centros de datos en Virginia, West Virginia y Kentucky.
FuelCell Energy는 Mike Hill이 Chief Commercial Officer로 취임하며 Mark Feasel을 대체하는 중대한 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. Hill은 General Electric, ABB, Danfoss Power Systems와 같은 업계 거대 기업에서 풍부한 경험을 쌓았습니다.
Hill의 임명은 Danfoss Power Solutions에서 글로벌 영업 사장으로 활동한 중요한 시점에 이루어졌습니다. GE에서 20년, ABB Power Generation에서 9년간 근무한 경력과 공학 배경, MBA 학위는 FuelCell의 상업적 성장을 이끄는 데 적합한 자격을 제공합니다.
2022년에 합류한 전임 CCO Mark Feasel은 회사의 영업팀을 강화하고 한국과 데이터 센터 시장에서 입지를 확장했습니다. FuelCell Energy는 최근 Diversified Energy 및 TESIAC과 협력하여 버지니아, 웨스트버지니아, 켄터키 전역의 데이터 센터에 360메가와트의 전력을 공급하는 파트너십을 체결했습니다.
FuelCell Energy annonce un changement majeur dans sa direction avec Mike Hill qui prend le poste de Chief Commercial Officer, remplaçant Mark Feasel. Hill apporte une vaste expérience acquise au sein de grands groupes comme General Electric, ABB et Danfoss Power Systems.
La nomination de Hill intervient à un moment crucial, après son rôle de président des ventes mondiales chez Danfoss Power Solutions. Ses 20 ans chez GE et 9 ans chez ABB Power Generation, combinés à sa formation d'ingénieur et son MBA, le préparent idéalement à stimuler la croissance commerciale de FuelCell.
Le CCO sortant, Mark Feasel, arrivé en 2022, a renforcé l'équipe commerciale et étendu la présence sur les marchés de la Corée et des centres de données. Récemment, FuelCell Energy a formé un partenariat avec Diversified Energy et TESIAC pour fournir 360 mégawatts d'électricité aux centres de données en Virginie, Virginie-Occidentale et Kentucky.
FuelCell Energy gibt eine bedeutende Führungsänderung bekannt: Mike Hill übernimmt die Position des Chief Commercial Officer und ersetzt Mark Feasel. Hill bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen von Branchenriesen wie General Electric, ABB und Danfoss Power Systems mit.
Hills Ernennung erfolgt zu einem entscheidenden Zeitpunkt, nachdem er als Präsident des globalen Vertriebs bei Danfoss Power Solutions tätig war. Seine 20-jährige Tätigkeit bei GE und neun Jahre bei ABB Power Generation sowie sein ingenieurwissenschaftlicher Hintergrund und MBA qualifizieren ihn bestens, um das kommerzielle Wachstum von FuelCell voranzutreiben.
Der scheidende CCO Mark Feasel, der 2022 zum Unternehmen stieß, hat das Vertriebsteam gestärkt und die Marktpräsenz in Korea und bei Rechenzentren ausgebaut. Kürzlich ging FuelCell Energy eine Partnerschaft mit Diversified Energy und TESIAC ein, um 360 Megawatt Strom für Rechenzentren in Virginia, West Virginia und Kentucky bereitzustellen.
- New CCO Mike Hill brings extensive commercial experience from major companies like GE, ABB, and Danfoss Power Systems
- Recent partnership to supply 360 megawatts of electricity to data centers across three locations
- Successful market expansion in Korea under previous CCO's leadership
- Development of new strategies for high-demand markets like data centers and e-fuels
- Departure of Mark Feasel, who successfully reshaped sales operations since 2022
- Leadership transition period could temporarily impact commercial operations
DANBURY, Conn., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) today announced a key commercial leadership transition. Industry veteran Mike Hill was appointed as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer, replacing Mark Feasel.
Hill brings extensive commercial experience in power generation, water, and hydraulics from his career with globally recognized companies, including General Electric, ABB, and, most recently, Danfoss Power Systems.
FuelCell Energy President and CEO Jason Few said, “We are pleased to welcome Mike to FuelCell Energy and look forward to working with him to capitalize on the growing resurgence in electricity demand that will be met with distributed power platforms. He has built a reputation as a transformational growth sales leader, and we are excited to support his agenda to drive top-line growth for the company.”
Feasel joined FuelCell Energy in 2022 and played a pivotal role in reshaping and strengthening the company’s sales team. His leadership helped to expand market traction in Korea and in developing new strategies to address high-demand markets such as data centers and e-fuels.
Few commented, “Mark's teamwork, leadership, and strategic insight provided a framework for our sales operations, driving measurable improvements in our performance and positioning us well for continued success. His impact on our organization has been substantial. We sincerely appreciate his dedication, vision, and the many contributions he has made. On behalf of the company and the board of directors, we wish him well as he embarks on his next chapter and are confident that he will continue to achieve great success.”
Hill joins FuelCell Energy from Danfoss Power Solutions, where he was president of global sales. Prior to that position, he spent more than 20 years at General Electric in various global commercial leadership positions across the company’s Power and Water divisions, in both the U.S. and Japan. Hill also worked for nine years with ABB Power Generation, in both the U.S. and Sweden.
Hill said, "I am honored to join FuelCell Energy at such a pivotal time for the energy industry. The growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy solutions presents a tremendous opportunity for us to drive innovation and growth. I look forward to working with the talented team at FuelCell Energy to contribute to the company's success."
Hill started his career in steam and gas turbine performance/application engineering before moving into sales. Hill holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Richmond in Virginia, U.S., as well as a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in international economics from the University of California, San Diego.
FuelCell Energy is a global leader in providing large-scale, always-on, power solutions and emissions management for customers, especially data centers that are increasingly in need of electricity. In March, FuelCell Energy announced a partnership with Diversified Energy Co. and TESIAC to address the urgent energy needs of data centers by supplying as much as 360 megawatts of electricity to three distinct locations in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
About FuelCell Energy
FuelCell Energy, Inc. provides clean, reliable future-ready solutions that allow customers to access power faster and manage their emissions while keeping their operations running. Our efficient, scalable, and fuel-flexible systems—running on natural gas, biofuels, or hydrogen—provide steady baseload, grid-independent electricity worldwide. With more than 55 years of expertise and nearly 200 plants deployed, we help customers achieve their immediate and future energy goals. Learn more at www.fuelcellenergy.com.
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