Ocean Power Technologies just announced that they have appointed Dr. Phil Hart as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. As part of his new position, Dr.Hart will help lead Ocean Power in the development of new and improved PowerBuoy technology and lead additional research projects on wave energy. Before joining Ocean Power Technologies, he worked on research and development for Global Marine Systems. He also has an extensive background in marine technology and engineering. Mark R. Draper, Ocean Power Technologies’ CEO, had this to say about the announcement:

"We are very pleased to have Phil Hart join OPT as Chief Technology Officer. He brings a wealth of demonstrated technical innovation, leadership of engineering teams and experience in strategic management of the technology development process. Phil has shown the keen ability to bridge between that process of continuous innovation and its implementation in successful commercial strategies. He has also spent his entire career successfully delivering equipment into the marine environment. This is just the experience needed to fulfill this role.”