Ellart de Wit is CTO of HyGear, one of the world’s leading companies in on-site gas production and delivery. De Wit graduated in catalysis and holds a PhD in chemistry of Utrecht University. After working in the power and gas business he became General Manager of the european division of the American company Plug Power in 2007. He joined HyGear in 2009 after the successful takeover of the European business of Plug Power by HyGear. As CTO at HyGear is responsible for technology development and scouting.