Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has appointed Victoria Pieters and Titus Kanyanda to the positions of Head of Human Resources and Finance Manager, respectively.
Pieters, who holds a B-Tech in Human Resource Management (HRM) and certifications in Management Development Programme and International Labour Standards, brings over 24 years of experience in Human Resources.
Her extensive background spans various industries including mining, power automation, security, finance, telecommunications, and retail. She has held executive management roles in organizations such as Skorpion Zinc, ABB, and G4S Namibia.
“I am thrilled to be part of the Hyphen team. I am eager to leverage my experience to drive HR strategies that align with the company’s vision and goals, and to make this Green Hydrogen project a reality,” she said of her appointment.
Titus Kanyanda, a Chartered Accountant with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), brings over a decade of experience in finance and business operations.
His expertise in financial management has been honed through roles in auditing, mining, oil & gas logistics, and agribusiness.
Kanyanda’s responsibilities at Hyphen will include financial planning & strategy, reporting, budgeting, compliance, funding and liquidity management, and risk management.
“I am honored and excited to join Hyphen and contribute to its overall success,” said Mr. Kanyanda. “I am eager to collaborate with the team to ensure sound financial strategies that support the company’s growth objectives,” he added.
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, a joint venture between Nicholas Holdings Limited and ENERTRAG, was appointed by the government as the preferred bidder to develop the country’s first large-scale export green hydrogen (H2) project in two concession areas in the Tsau //khaeb National Park.