Standing for Election to the BCSEA Board of Directors Tatyana Soboleva, Ph.D., PMP


Tatyana is a clean energy technology leader with two decades of experience advancing sustainable energy solutions across the automotive, heavy-duty, marine, aerospace, and power generation sectors. She has led large-scale R&D and commercialization programs globally, specializing in hydrogen and electrochemical technologies, project and portfolio management, and stakeholder engagement.

Tatyana’s career includes senior leadership roles at AVL Fuel Cell Canada, where she directed a diverse project portfolio, established program management frameworks, and contributed to corporate strategy development and financial planning. Her work has included building high-performing teams, guiding IP & innovation pipeline, and leading major customer and partner engagements across international markets. Prior to AVL, she served at the Daimler–Ford joint venture AFCC, where she delivered key fuel cell technologies for Daimler’s first commercial fuel cell vehicle program.

She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Simon Fraser University and an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Mannheim and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Passionate about accelerating the adoption of sustainable technologies, Tatyana is recognized for fostering collaborative, trust-based relationships with diverse global stakeholders. A former Co-Chair of BCSEA’s Vancouver Chapter, she is committed to strengthening sustainable energy leadership and advancing clean technology adoption across British Columbia.