FuelCell Energy Adds McKinsey Veteran John Livingston to Board, Bolstering Cybersecurity Expertise
FuelCell Energy appointed cybersecurity entrepreneur and McKinsey veteran John Livingston to its board, effective May 19, 2026. Livingston’s 25+ years in operational technology and critical infrastructure cybersecurity aligns with FuelCell’s push into resilient, AI-driven power solutions for data centers, utilities and hyperscalers.
1. Board Appointment Details
John Livingston joined the FuelCell Energy Board of Directors on May 19, 2026, bringing strategic oversight in cybersecurity and industrial technology to support the company’s governance of mission-critical power solutions.
2. Professional Background
Livingston founded and led Verve Industrial Protection into a leading operational technology cybersecurity platform before its acquisition by Rockwell Automation, and spent over two decades at McKinsey & Co. advising clients on growth strategy and operational transformation.
3. Strategic Impact
His deep expertise in securing complex infrastructure aligns with FuelCell Energy’s focus on resilient, behind-the-meter power for data centers, utilities and AI-driven applications, addressing expanding cyber threat risks across substations, storage systems and control networks.