John-Paul Backwell is the Chief Executive Officer of Fusion Fuel Green PLC and Quality Industrial Corp. With over two decades of leadership experience, he has held key roles driving growth and innovation across diverse industries. Previously, John-Paul served as Managing Director of ILUS International, Inc. and Director of Emergency Response Technologies Inc. He also led as Managing Director of Detego Global and held various senior leadership and non-executive director positions since beginning his career in 2002. John-Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from Stellenbosch University.
Chairman of the board
Frederico Figueira de Chaves is the CSO of FUSION FUEL and CFO ad interim. Previously, Frederico held the position of CEO of Fusion Fuel from June 2023 to November 2024. He has been a shareholder and member of the Board of Directors of Fusion Welcome, S.A. since 2018 and is also a member of Key Family Holdings Investments, a minority shareholder of Fusion Fuel and Fusion Welcome, S.A. From 2006 to the end of 2019, he held various senior positions at UBS AG, including UBS Asset Management Head of Sales Management & Marketing, AM Head of Wealth Management Distribution, Chief of Staff to Asset Management CEO, Chief of Staff to UBS Group COO & Head of EMEA, among others. Mr. Figueira de Chaves holds a master's degree in Economics from Edinburgh University.
CSO, CFO a.i. & Board Member
Pierce Crosby brings extensive experience in scaling fintech platforms and guiding growth-stage companies through strategic execution. He previously served as General Manager of Enterprise & North America at TradingView Inc. and has held leadership and advisory roles across financial technology and digital markets. With a strong background in financial markets and emerging technologies, Pierce will provide valuable strategic insight as Fusion Fuel advances its corporate initiatives, evaluates potential transactions, and strengthens its position in the evolving energy landscape.
Director
Steven Gold has more than 20 years of experience in the natural resources sector, having held senior investment roles at Collecting Mining Ltd., Energold Drilling Corp., and Clarus Securities Inc. He has advised and financed numerous mining and energy-transition companies, including within the uranium industry. Steven's extensive capital-markets expertise, coupled with deep sector understanding, will be a significant asset as Fusion Fuel progresses its energy-solutions strategy, strengthens governance, and pursues long-term growth opportunities.
Director
Luisa Ingargiola is a seasoned finance executive and public company board member with extensive experience in capital markets and corporate governance. She has held CFO and audit committee roles across several NASDAQ-listed companies, including Avalon GloboCare Corp., Vision Marine Technologies Inc., and ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. With a strong background in financial oversight and compliance, Luisa will play a key role in strengthening Fusion Fuel's governance and audit functions. She holds a Bachelor's in Finance from Boston University and a Master's in Health Administration from the University of South Florida.
Director & Audit Committee Chair