He does not claim to be involved now but he was there at the formation of the battery " concept" .. wonder how he added value....
The company seems to think they can shed fiduciary responsibility by having every one on the strategic Advisory Board... rather that full board members.... seems like a big dodge going all the way back to 2015 and the battery deal with Shoria (?) but he should have been able to connect the company to whomever they wanted...
Neah Power Systems Names Robert A. Kruse Jr. to Strategic
Advisory Board
Kruse to advise on commercialization and international growth strategies
Bothell, WA (December 8, 2015) – Neah Power Systems, Inc. (OTC: NPWZ) (“the “Company”) today announces the addition of Robert A. Kruse Jr. to the Company’s strategic advisory board.
“Mr. Kruse’s extensive commercialization, capitalization, international business and focus on energy storage and batteries, off-grid and renewable energy experience will be invaluable to the growth of our Company,” said Dr. Chris D’Couto, president and CEO of Neah Power Systems.
As a member of Neah Power Systems’ strategic advisory board, Kruse will contribute his knowledge and diverse specialties to assist the Company through continued corporate growth.
“I am pleased to facilitate the growth of Neah Power Systems with its unique and differentiated technology offerings, which are clearly needed for off-grid, renewable power for a variety of domestic and international markets,” commented Kruse. “It’s an honor to join the team and I look forward to providing Neah Power Systems with insight and guidance obtained from my current and previous endeavors.”
Mr. Kruse is a battery and energy storage subject matter expert. Kruse is currently Chief Technology Officer for Qoros Automotive in Shanghai China. He is responsible for all Product Development and Advanced Technology. Previously, Kruse lead the operation development for Sakti3 Inc. as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member. Sakti3 is commercializing solid-state battery technology simultaneously targeted at electric vehicles and consumer electronics and was ultimately acquired by Dyson.
In 2010 he was appointed to the National Academy of Science Sub Committee on advanced battery technology. The Sub Committee is responsible to assess results of the stimulus package and develop legislative recommendations to Congress and the Executive Branch for future legislative action.
Also in 2010 he was a member of the Technical Advisory Board of Envia Systems, a clean tech materials leader working to fuel the electric and hybrid car revolution by supplying materials for the next generation of Lithium Ion batteries.
Prior to 2010 he had a long tenure at General Motors Corporation, Michigan and held many leadership roles including hybrid, electric vehicles & advanced technology batteries.
