FuelCell Energy Appoints Peter Hopper to Board
The Danbury-based power company adds an expert in digital infrastructure to its board of directors.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in People
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FuelCell Energy has appointed Peter Hopper to serve on its board of directors effective immediately. He will also join the company's Nominating, Governance & Sustainability and Compensation and Leadership Development Committees.
Why it matters
The company expects Hoppers extensive background in data centers, investments, and complex transactions to support its strategic power initiatives. His addition aims to provide specialized guidance as the company continues its global operations.
Peter Hopper brings 25 years of experience in digital infrastructure and a track record of leading $40 billion in deals. He was previously involved in the $11 billion take-private acquisition of Switch, Inc.
The players
Peter Hopper
He is an experienced professional in digital infrastructure and investment who previously held leadership roles at DH Capital and DigitalBridge.
FuelCell Energy
This Danbury, Connecticut-based company specializes in the design, manufacture, and operation of fuel cell power plants.
flyExclusive, Inc.
This is a private aviation company where Hopper currently serves as a member of both the audit and compensation committees.
The details
Hopper is a co-founder of Primary Digital Infrastructure and formerly served as a managing director at DigitalBridge. His corporate background includes time as a partner at ABRY Partners and as the CEO of DH Capital.
Timeline
FuelCell Energy announced the appointment of Peter Hopper to its board of directors on October 29, 2026.
Market Landscape
The move aligns FuelCell Energy with the broader trend of energy companies recruiting digital infrastructure specialists to meet the power demands of modern data centers. This strategic shift places the company in a better position to compete for large-scale energy service contracts.
The appointment suggests a shift toward more complex, large-scale commercial power projects which could impact the company's long-term service reliability for local business clients. Customers may see more specialized power solutions designed to meet the growing needs of high-density data operations.
The takeaway
Adding veteran expertise in data infrastructure signals a transition toward targeting the high-growth technology sector for power solutions. Stakeholders should monitor future project announcements to see if this leadership change accelerates the development of new fuel cell deployments.
Further reading
Read more about leadership changes in the region on our People page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fuelcellsworks.
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