RE: COULD ITM BE THE NEXT ROLLS ROYCE?19 Apr 2026 17:28
Director Backgrounds
JΓΌrgen Nowicki (Non-Executive Chair): He officially began his role on 15 January 2026.
Expertise: A veteran of the industrial gas industry, he was previously the CEO of Linde Engineering.
Strategic Value: His deep history with Linde (ITMβs largest shareholder) is intended to strengthen the commercial partnership and aid ITM in scaling its technology for global markets.
Amy Grey (CFO): Appointed in early 2025.
Expertise: A Chartered Accountant who previously served as CFO of Sheffield Forgemasters.
Strategic Value: She has extensive experience in high-end manufacturing and leading companies through transitions, including the flotation of Greenlane Renewables on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Sir Warren East (Non-Executive Director): Joined the board in October 2025.
Expertise: Former CEO of Rolls-Royce (2015β2022) and CEO of ARM Holdings (2001β2013).
Strategic Value: One of the UK's most respected engineers, his experience modernising large-scale engineering firms is critical for ITM's operational "gearing" and decarbonisation strategy.
John Howarth (Non-Executive Director): Also joined in October 2025.
Expertise: A Chartered Accountant and Partner at S&W LLP, with previous senior roles at EY and PwC.
Strategic Value: He has a long history of advising fast-growing AIM-listed businesses on governance, audit, and financial reporting.
Dennis Schulz is an experienced engineering executive who was appointed CEO of ITM Power in December 2022. He was recruited specifically to transition the company into a world-class manufacturing organisation.
Professional Experience
Schulz spent over 14 years at Linde Engineeringβa major partner and shareholder of ITM Powerβbefore taking the helm. His career there spanned several critical commercial and technical functions:
Managing Director (2020β2022): Based in Dresden, Germany, where he oversaw the engineering division's operations.
Chief Financial Officer (2017β2020): Managed the financial strategy for Linde's engineering arm.
Head of Strategy and M&A (2016β2017): Responsible for the division's growth path and strategic acquisitions.
Operational Roles: He previously served as Head of Project Execution Services and as a Global QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) Manager.
Education & Professional Standing
Executive MBA: From Munich Business School (2010β2012), including strategic management studies at SDA Bocconi and Singapore Management University.
Master of Science (M.Sc.): In Industrial Environmental Computing from HTW Berlin.
Industry Leadership: In June 2025, he was elected to the Board of Hydrogen Europe, where he represents the industrial sector's interests.
Government Advisory: He is a member of the UK Hydrogen Delivery Council, advising on the implementation of the UK's hydrogen strategy.