Non-Executive Chairman Simon Mann

It is with great sadness that the Board announces the passing of Simon Mann, Non-Executive Director of HUI.

Simon was a passionate advocate of HUI's mission. He worked tirelessly with Aleksandra Binkowska to realise the roll out of HUI's waste plastic to hydrogen facilities.

He will be long remembered and thoroughly missed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

Howard White has been appointed Interim Non-Executive Chairman with immediate effect.

Aleksandra Binkowska, CEO, commented: "Simon was never the conventional choice for Chairman, and that's exactly what made him the right one. He brought something different, a depth of insight, an extraordinary network, and an ability to open doors most of us didn't even know existed. His influence reached far beyond titles or roles. He quietly shaped major decisions and made space for bold, meaningful work. Due to confidentiality agreements, we can't disclose all that he was involved in, but those of us who worked closely with him know just how much he carried and how much he has done for HUI. We were all present at HUI's Board Meeting just yesterday. He was, as always, focused, calm, thoughtful, funny, and already looking ahead to the next challenge. He left in a rush to attend another meeting, and none of us imagined it would be our last encounter. Simon's legacy will live on, not only in the projects he led or the organisations he shaped, but in how he made people feel seen, supported, and inspired. In my moments of doubt, he used to repeat " HUI has to work because it's right". His absence is palpable".