HyTerra Appoints Riley Kemp as Chief Executive Officer

HyTerra Limited (ASX: HYT; OTCQB: HYTLF; Frankfurt: 8TP0) has appointed Riley Kemp as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, marking a significant step in the company’s evolution as a leader in the emerging geologic hydrogen sector.

Mr. Kemp brings over 15 years of international legal, commercial, and corporate development experience across the energy and resources sectors, having held senior roles in both ASX-listed and global companies. His expertise spans capital markets, M&A, and strategic partnerships, with a proven record of driving commercial outcomes that deliver long-term value creation.

Before joining HyTerra, Kemp served as Corporate Development Manager at Fortescue, where he led commercial activities for geologic hydrogen and played a central role in Fortescue’s A$21.9 million strategic investment in HyTerra in December 2024. This collaboration supported HyTerra’s successful drilling campaign in Kansas, establishing the company as an early leader in subsurface hydrogen exploration and production.

As CEO, Kemp will focus on accelerating HyTerra’s global growth strategy, building partnerships, advancing commercialization pathways, and expanding the company’s position as a pioneer in geologic hydrogen. His mandate includes developing offtake opportunities, guiding project execution, and strengthening HyTerra’s visibility across global energy and capital markets.

“Over the past eighteen months, I’ve seen first-hand the progress HyTerra has made and the significant opportunity it is positioned to capture,” said Riley Kemp, CEO. “The success of the 2025 drilling campaign has created real momentum, and HyTerra has now established itself as a leader in the emerging geologic hydrogen industry. I look forward to working with the team and strategic partners to deliver on the many opportunities ahead.”

Russell Brimage, Non-Executive Chairman, welcomed the appointment:

“We are very pleased to have attracted someone of Riley’s calibre to HyTerra. He joins us because he believes in our vision and future. His leadership, experience, and commercial acumen will strengthen the company’s market profile as we move to the next phase of growth.”

Under his executive terms, Kemp will receive a base salary of A$330,000 per annum, increasing to A$400,000 from 2027, alongside performance-linked ZEPO incentives tied to share price milestones between A$0.05 and A$0.20 and continuous service conditions through 2028.

Full press release can be found at the link below.