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Amy Hebert is an American business executive and chemical engineer who is the chief executive officer (CEO) and Chair of the Board of Arcadia eFuels.[1]

Early life and education

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Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Hebert attended Georgia Institute of Technology earning a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering.[1][2]

Career

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Hebert spent nearly 20 years with Albemarle Corporation, starting as a process engineer and eventually becoming their Global Vice President.[3] In 2014 she was recruited as Vice President for Celanese Corporation's European division before becoming Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer of Haldor Topsoe A/S in 2018.[2]

In 2021, Hebert left Haldor Topsoe to found Arcadia eFuels, which will begin production of a carbon neutral synthetic kerosene sustainable aviation fuel when their first manufacturing plant in Vordingborg, Denmark becomes operational in early 2028.[1][2][4] Additional plants in Teesside, United Kingdom and near Corpus Christi, Texas will follow.[5][6]

Hebert serves as co-chair of Project SkyPower, a coalition of CEOs from the aviation and aviation fuels industries collaborating to meet the European Union's Fit for 55 goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 in pursuit of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.[7]

In 2025, she was named to the external advisory board of Georgia Tech's School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.[3]

Personal life

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Hebert has one daughter and three sons. She enjoys yoga and paddleboarding.[1]

Hebert currently lives in Austin, Texas.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Christen, Mike (2023-09-29). "Journal Profile: Amy Hebert revels in Austin's warmth as she builds new kind of fuel business". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  2. ^ a b c "Amy Hebert - CEO at Arcadia eFuels". THE ORG. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  3. ^ a b "Alumni Profile: Amy Hebert of Arcadia eFuels Turning Carbon into Clean Energy | School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering". www.chbe.gatech.edu. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  4. ^ Knudsen, Søren (2023-01-06). "Arcadia eFuels på Vordingborg Havn får kæmpeinvestering". Business Vordingborg (in Danish). Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  5. ^ Keighley, Tom (2023-11-17). "Teesside sustainable plane fuel projects receive nearly £40m in grants". Teesside Live. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  6. ^ Kold, Laura (2024-10-02). "Arcadia hit by delay: Won't be able to deliver green aviation fuels until 2028". EnergyWatch. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  7. ^ Derrick, Maya (2024-11-05). "Project SkyPower Accelerates e-SAF Development Growth". sustainabilitymag.com. Retrieved 2025-01-20.