Ballard Power Systems names new chief operating officer

Ballard Power Systems has appointed Ralph Robinett as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 13, 2026, replacing Lee Sweetland.

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Ballard Power Systems has appointed Ralph Robinett as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 13, 2026, replacing Lee Sweetland. Robinett brings more than 25 years of global operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and transformation leadership experience across advanced technology and clean energy businesses.

He previously served as Chief Operating Officer at GAF Energy, where he led manufacturing, supply chain, new product deployment, factory expansions, and automation design for a fast-growing solar roof business. Ballard’s CEO highlighted Robinett’s track record in scaling complex operations and improving productivity as the company continues executing its strategy and pursuing long-term growth in zero-emission PEM fuel cell solutions for mobility and stationary power.

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COO appointment effective date: April 13, 2026 Leadership experience: more than 25 years

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COO appointment effective date April 13, 2026 Effective date of Ralph Robinett’s role as COO

Leadership experience more than 25 years Global operations, manufacturing, supply chain and transformation

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forward-looking statements, Annual Information Form, zero-emission PEM fuel cells, clean energy solutions

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forward-looking statements regulatory

"This release contains forward-looking statements concerning anticipated impacts of the announced leadership change."

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zero-emission PEM fuel cells technical

"Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells enable electrification of mobility"

clean energy solutions financial

"an important role to play in the advancement of clean energy solutions."

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What leadership change did Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) announce?

Ballard Power Systems appointed Ralph Robinett as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 13, 2026, replacing Lee Sweetland. The company emphasizes his extensive experience in global operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and transformation across advanced technology and clean energy businesses.

What experience does Ralph Robinett bring to Ballard Power Systems (BLDP)?

Ralph Robinett brings more than 25 years of global operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and transformation leadership. His background includes leading large-scale operations, expanding manufacturing facilities, driving cost reduction and productivity initiatives, and helping commercialize innovative clean energy and technology solutions at scale.

What was Ralph Robinett’s role before joining Ballard Power Systems (BLDP)?

Before joining Ballard, Ralph Robinett served as Chief Operating Officer at GAF Energy. He led manufacturing, supply chain, new product deployment, factory expansions, and automation design for the company’s rapidly growing solar roof business, supporting output growth and commercialization of a second-generation product.

How did Ballard Power Systems’ leadership describe Ralph Robinett’s appointment?

Ballard’s President and CEO said they are pleased to welcome Ralph as COO, citing his operational discipline, global manufacturing expertise, and strategic leadership. They highlighted his record in scaling complex operations, improving productivity, and building strong teams as important to executing Ballard’s long-term growth strategy.

What is Ballard Power Systems’ core business focus?

Ballard Power Systems focuses on zero-emission PEM fuel cells that enable electrification of mobility and stationary power. Its fuel cell products support applications such as buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power systems, aligning with the company’s vision to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.

Does Ballard’s release about the new COO include forward-looking statements?

Yes. The release includes forward-looking statements about anticipated impacts of the leadership change, based on assumptions regarding financial forecasts, product development, manufacturing capacity, and market demand. It also highlights risks such as economic and regulatory changes and reliance on third parties, referencing Ballard’s most recent Annual Information Form.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/13/2026 - 08:20 AM EDT

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2026

Commission File Number: 000-53543

Ballard Power Systems Inc.
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(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

9000 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, BC
V5J 5J8
Canada

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(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
☐ Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Ballard Power Systems Inc.

Date: April 13, 2026	By:	/s/ Kate Igbalode
	Name:	Kate Igbalode
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		News Release Dated April 13, 2026 - Ballard welcomes Ralph Robinett as Chief Operating Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Ballard welcomes Ralph Robinett as Chief Operating Officer

VANCOUVER, BC, April 13, 2026 /CNW/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today welcomed Ralph Robinett as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, replacing Lee Sweetland, effective April 13^th, 2026.

Ralph brings more than 25 years of global operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and transformation leadership experience across advanced technology and clean energy businesses. He has led large-scale operational organizations, built and expanded manufacturing facilities in multiple regions, driven cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives, and helped commercialize innovative technologies at scale.

Most recently, Ralph served as Chief Operating Officer at GAF Energy, where he led manufacturing, supply chain, new product deployment, factory expansions, and automation design for the company's rapidly growing solar roof business. Through his leadership, he helped grow output and revenue, led deployment of an automated solar shingle manufacturing plant, and supported commercialization of GAF Energy's second-generation product.

Ralph has also held senior leadership positions at Celestica, Velodyne LiDAR, and SunPower, where he oversaw international manufacturing, implementation of automation strategy, and supply chain transformation.

"We are pleased to welcome Ralph to Ballard as our new Chief Operating Officer," said Marty Neese, Ballard's President and CEO. "Ralph brings a powerful combination of operational discipline, global manufacturing expertise, and strategic leadership to the position. His track record of scaling complex operations, improving productivity, and building strong teams will be invaluable as we continue to execute on our strategy and position Ballard for long-term growth. I also want to thank Lee Sweetland for his contributions to Ballard and wish him well in the future."

"I am honored to join Ballard as Chief Operating Officer," said Ralph Robinett. "Ballard has a strong foundation, a talented team, and an important role to play in the advancement of clean energy solutions. I look forward to working closely with the team to strengthen operations, support customers, and help drive the company's next phase of growth."

About Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells enable electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements concerning anticipated impacts of the announced leadership change. These forward-looking statements reflect Ballard's current expectations as contemplated under section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any such forward-looking statements are based on Ballard's assumptions relating to its financial forecasts and expectations regarding its product development efforts, manufacturing capacity, and market demand.

These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause Ballard's actual results to be materially different, including general economic and regulatory changes, detrimental reliance on third parties, successfully achieving our business plans and achieving and sustaining profitability. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors that could affect Ballard's future performance, please refer to Ballard's most recent Annual Information Form. Readers should not place undue reliance on Ballard's forward-looking statements and Ballard assumes no obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as required under applicable legislation.

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For further information: Further Information: Ballard Power Systems: Sumit Kundu - Investor Relations, +1.604.453.3517 or investors@ballard.com

CO: Ballard Power Systems Inc.

CNW 07:30e 13-APR-26

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