FuelCell Energy, Inc. announced the appointment of Peter Hopper to its board of directors, effective October 26, 2026. The company stated that the board increased its size to ten members to accommodate the new director.
Mr. Hopper will serve on the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee. The company noted that he brings more than 25 years of experience in data centers, digital infrastructure, private equity, investment banking, capital formation, and mergers and acquisitions.
According to the filing, Mr. Hopper is the co-founder and managing director of Primary Digital Infrastructure, where he advises and invests in data centers, connectivity, cloud, power, and AI-related infrastructure. Previously, he served as a managing director at DigitalBridge, where he co-led the approximately $11 billion take-private acquisition of Switch, Inc.
In connection with his election, Mr. Hopper will receive an annual retainer of $75,000 for board service and committee work. He was also granted an award of 2,231 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the company’s Sixth Amended and Restated 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These RSUs are scheduled to vest on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027 and may be settled in cash or shares at the discretion of the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee.
