Sven Tjelta – Founder and CEO of Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc.
Drawing on over sixty years of experience in financing, business, and consulting, Sven Tjelta founded Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc. in 2009. Currently serving as its CEO and chairman, Sven Tjelta oversees all operations of the company based in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada.
Mr. Tjelta developed the firm’s flagship Empire Hydrogen Fuel Enhancement System from concept to market-ready product. The patented innovative green solution serves the transportation industry and strives to lessen internal combustion engines’ environmental impact while simultaneously boosting performance and optimizing fuel costs. Under Sven Tjelta’s leadership, Empire Hydrogen raised about $5 million in private funds alone by 2021.
Outside his professional engagements, Mr. Tjelta actively gives back to his community as a long-standing volunteer with the Southern Gulf Islands Emergency Program. He has also supported multiple youth organizations and academic institutions, including the Scouts of Canada in the Fraser Valley region, the University of British Columbia, and Simon Fraser University.
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