Elcogen is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Gustav Grolig as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective August 2025. He succeeds Martin Skov Skjøth-Rasmussen, who will be stepping down to pursue personal priorities after a period of impactful stewardship.
“We are incredibly grateful for Martin’s commitment and leadership,” said Enn Õunpuu, CEO of Elcogen. “During his 3-year tenure, he has made a lasting impact on our technology roadmap and built a strong foundation for the future. We thank him for his dedication and wish him all the best in his next chapter.”
Martin has been working closely with the Management and R&D teams to ensure a smooth and effective handover. A comprehensive succession plan is already in place, ensuring continued innovation and execution of the company’s priorities.
Jan Gustav Grolig to lead Elcogen’s technology strategy
Effective August 1, 2025, Elcogen is pleased to welcome Jan Gustav Grolig as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer. Jan brings over a decade of multidisciplinary expertise in hydrogen and electrochemical energy technologies, having led the development of advanced fuel cells and electrolysers.
As COO and CPO at Stargate Hydrogen, he oversaw the creation of alkaline electrolyser stacks and systems. Previously, at Hexis AG, Jan directed technology and innovation efforts focused on high-temperature Solid Oxide fuel cell stacks and systems. Commenting on his appointment, Jan said:
“Elcogen has built an impressive reputation in the hydrogen sector with a clear focus on cells and stacks. I have long admired their commitment to excellence in this area and their collaborative approach to system integration. Joining Elcogen aligns closely with my personal mission to support the global transition to sustainable energy. I look forward to working together with my new colleagues on pushing technical boundaries further.”
Elcogen contact:
Laura Quinton, Communications Manager
laura.quinton@elcogen.com, +358 45 616 3133
