Dr Hodgson will lead the global Advanced Materials Innovation Group, partnering with the TFP leadership team.
Steve Adams, CEO of the James Cropper Group, said: “The strategic appointment of David as our CTO comes at a pivotal time in the company’s growth journey. This newly created role will bring together our R&D and technical functions under a central leader, fostering collaboration and utilising the strengths of our global teams. It reinforces our steadfast commitment to innovation and ensures we have the right leadership in place to continue to pioneer new advanced materials, supercharging exciting growth opportunities in markets including aerospace and advanced air mobility (AAM), wind energy, battery, automotive and hydrogen.”
Dr Hodgson transitions from founder and managing director of TFP Hydrogen, formally PV3, which was acquired by James Cropper in 2021. His appointment as CTO underscores TFP’s commitment to innovation and the development of transformative technology in both future energy and composites.
A leader in industrial electrochemistry, Dr Hodgson has successfully developed and commercialised a number of electrochemical technologies, including advanced coatings and catalysts for water electrolysers and the chlor-alkali industry. With over 30 years in applied electrochemistry, his expertise spans electrolysis, flow batteries, molten salt electrochemistry, fuel cells and water treatment.
