Jeff Tolnar Joins Hylenr Board to Drive LENR Clean Energy Growth

10 Sep 2025 CW Team

Hylenr, a pioneering clean energy company developing Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR) for global markets, has appointed renewable energy veteran Jeff Tolnar to its Board of Directors.

Tolnar has held leadership roles at Honeywell, Shoals Technologies Group, and Landis+Gyr, with expertise spanning strategy, operations, and innovation across the energy value chain. His appointment comes as Hylenr moves from advanced R&D to productisation and commercialisation of its LENR platform.

“Hylenr’s vision of deploying LENR technology to deliver scalable, clean, and affordable energy aligns perfectly with my lifelong passion for renewable energy,” said Jeff Tolnar. “I’m honoured to join the Board and work with Ram, Sid, and the team to bring this transformative technology to the world.”

Hylenr’s LENR platform offers high energy density with minimal environmental impact. The company said Tolnar’s experience will strengthen its leadership as it builds partnerships and executes its go-to-market strategy.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jeff to the Board,” said Ram Ramaseshan, Co-Founder & CEO, Hylenr. “His insight into scaling renewable technologies and building high-performing teams will be invaluable as we bring our LENR solutions to the global energy market.”

Siddhartha Durairajan, Co-Founder & Managing Director, added: “Jeff has led innovation at respected industry names and shares our mission-driven commitment to solving global energy challenges. His guidance will help ensure Hylenr delivers on its bold promise.”

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