Noble Gas Systems Inc. (“Noble Gas”), a developer and manufacturer of innovative, conformable high-pressure gas storage vessels, announced it has appointed Hans-Werner Kaas as its chairman. In this role, Kaas will focus on strategic guidance, further developing the business, governance as well as assist in setting short/mid-term and long-term goals and guiding the company’s overall direction. He will work closely with the management team and his fellow board members.
“We are honored to welcome Hans-Werner Kaas as chairman of Noble Gas Systems,” said Chris Kondogiani, CEO of Noble Gas Systems. “His global leadership experience and strategic insights in guiding companies through transformation and value creation will be invaluable as we accelerate forward. With the support of new funding and the opening of our new headquarters and pilot manufacturing plant in Wixom, we are entering a new phase—focused on continued innovation, execution, and scaling U.S.-based production to meet the needs of our customers.”
Hans-Werner Kaas has extensive experience in the automotive, technology, and manufacturing industries. For nearly 33 years he worked for McKinsey & Company and is currently a senior partner emeritus with the firm. Over the course of his tenure at the consulting firm, he co-founded the Automotive & Assembly practice in the Americas and the Advanced Industries practice. Kaas advised many of the world’s leading automotive, industrial, technology, and machinery companies on growth strategies, operational transformation, performance improvement, and organization effectiveness.
“I’m excited to join Noble Gas at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey,” said Kaas. “The team has developed truly disruptive technology with the potential to redefine how high-pressure gas is stored and used, while targeting various end markets across mobility, industrial, transportation, as well as aerospace and defense I look forward to supporting the company’s mission to drive profitable growth, scale innovation, strengthen its manufacturing footprint in the U.S., and deliver sustainable solutions to customers across key industries.”
About Noble Gas Systems:
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, Noble Gas works to solve the challenge of high-pressure gas storage, addressing critical current distribution challenges, and expanding the opportunity for efficient, safe, and scalable solutions in various transportation and stationary applications within commercial, aerospace, and defense markets. As a global leader in conformable pressure vessel technology, Noble Gas has developed the world’s first conformable tank to receive an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate from DNV in 2024. In addition, the vessel is HGV2 compliant.
