Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems Announces Leadership Transition

Doug Hudson Appointed CEO as Kelly Adams Moves to Chair of the Board

FORT COLLINS, Colo., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems (ATS), winner of the prestigious Earthshot Prize for its groundbreaking work converting industrial waste heat to electricity, is pleased to announce a leadership transition that is designed to position the company for its next phase of growth and innovation. After five years of leading ATS as CEO, Kelly Adams will transition to Chair of the Board, where he will focus on long-term strategy, industry partnerships, and advancing ATS' vision for global impact. Adams will remain deeply engaged, working closely with the leadership team and Board of Directors to guide ATS' expansion. Doug Hudson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in technology strategy, governance and organizational transformation.

"Winning the Earthshot Prize has been a transformative milestone for ATS, reinforcing the impact of our technology in reshaping the future of energy," said Kelly Adams, incoming Chair of the Board. "This transition allows me to focus on the strategic vision of ATS while ensuring we have the right leadership in place to scale our clean energy solutions worldwide. Doug's leadership and strategic insights make him the ideal person to guide ATS into its next phase of growth."

Hudson brings over 20 years of expertise in corporate strategy, cloud security, and bringing new technology companies to market. Before joining ATS, Hudson built the security advisory services program at Coalfire, consulting international enterprises on cyber strategy, advised Fortune 100 companies during his tenure at Accenture and developed the Public Sector Group at Orca Security, launching Orca's go-to-market in the Federal space.

Hudson's credentials include a Master of Applied Science in Information Security from Denver University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Iowa. He holds multiple certifications across varied industries.

"Joining ATS at such a pivotal moment—on the heels of winning the Earthshot Prize—is both an honor and opportunity," said Hudson. "I look forward to building on the company's extraordinary success and helping shape the future of clean energy innovation."

With Hudson at the helm as CEO and Adams continuing to drive ATS' long-term strategy as Chair of the Board, the company remains committed to accelerating its mission of converting industrial waste heat into clean electricity and delivering cutting-edge energy solutions worldwide.

ADVANCED THERMOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (ATS)

Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems (ATS) is the world's first and only solution for industrial waste heat—without a single moving part. It converts waste heat from industrial facilities into electricity. Grounded in cutting-edge material science, ATS technology is designed for seamless integration into large industrial facilities, providing clean electricity and reducing carbon emissions.

Waste heat is a global challenge. On average approximately 60% of the energy to power the world's industrial plants (cement, steel, etc.) is unproductive and lost as waste heat.  ATS offers a sustainable, cost-effective, and easy to use solution to address the industrial waste heat challenge. In 2024, ATS won the prestigious Earthshot Prize in the Fix Our Climate category.

For more information, visit www.ats.energy.

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