FuelCell Energy Appoints Peter Hopper to Board of Directors as it Advances Data Center Power Strategy
Key Highlights
- ➤FuelCell Energy appoints Peter Hopper to its board of directors
- ➤Hopper brings over 25 years of data center and infrastructure investment experience
- ➤Hopper co-led DigitalBridge’s approximately $11 billion Switch take-private acquisition
- ➤Hopper has advised on more than $40 billion in acquisitions and capital formation
- ➤Hopper joins two committees as FuelCell Energy advances data center power strategy
Expert Statements
Jason Few, President and CEO of FuelCell Energy
“Peter understands how infrastructure, technology, risk and capital come together”
Jason Few, President and CEO of FuelCell Energy
“Peter’s experience structuring investments and allocating capital will strengthen our board as we develop scalable commercial approaches for this market.”
Peter Hopper, Board member of FuelCell Energy; co-founder and managing director of Primary Digital Infrastructure
“FuelCell Energy has the proven technology, scalable platform and deep operating experience to help power the next generation of digital infrastructure”
Peter Hopper, Board member of FuelCell Energy; co-founder and managing director of Primary Digital Infrastructure
“As AI and advanced computing drive unprecedented demand for reliable power, I am excited to join the board and help the company build on its strengths, expand its impact and create meaningful long-term value.”
Herb England, Chair of the board of directors of FuelCell Energy
“Peter brings investment discipline and a practical understanding of what makes infrastructure projects financeable and executable.”
Herb England, Chair of the board of directors of FuelCell Energy
“His perspective will be valuable as FuelCell Energy evaluates opportunities and deploys capital. I am pleased to welcome him to our board.”
Natica von Althann, Chair of the nominating, governance and sustainability committee of FuelCell Energy
“Board refreshment is about ensuring our skills evolve with the company’s strategy”
Natica von Althann, Chair of the nominating, governance and sustainability committee of FuelCell Energy
“Peter’s deep data center, infrastructure and capital markets experience strengthens our board as AI drives one of the largest capital deployment cycles of our generation.”
DANBURY, Conn., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) today announced the appointment of Peter Hopper to its board of directors, adding deep digital infrastructure and investment expertise as the company advances its strategy to provide reliable power for data centers.
Hopper brings more than 25 years of experience across data centers, digital infrastructure, private equity, investment banking, capital formation and M&A. He is co-founder and managing director of Primary Digital Infrastructure, where he advises and invests across data centers, connectivity, cloud, power and AI-related infrastructure. Previously, as a managing director at DigitalBridge, he co-led the approximately $11 billion take-private acquisition of Switch, Inc. and co-headed its $2.4 billion Strategic Asset Fund.
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