Jürgen Geissinger joined the wind turbine manufacturer Senvion as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 17 December.
Stefan E. Kowski , Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Senvion, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jürgen Geissinger to Senvion as CEO. He has the proven capabilities required to drive exceptional business growth by creating strategic clarity, driving innovation and quality, while ensuring disciplined execution globally. We believe that his experience combined with his passion for technology will help ensure that Senvion continues to be an innovation leader and will expand its presence in our existing and several new markets.”
Geissinger previously spent 15 years at the helm of Schaeffler, the German technology provider to the automotive and industrial sectors.
He started his career at the Fraunhofer Institute of Production Technology and Automation, where he also obtained his PhD. From there he joined Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, before holding leading positions at ITT, an international industrial company. After his departure from Schaeffler, Geissinger continued to advise a number of German and international industrial companies, and remains active on the boards of MTU Aero Engines and Sandvik, among others.
Jürgen Geissinger said: “I am very pleased to accept the role of CEO of Senvion. Senvion is a technology pioneer and key player in an industry showing strong global growth and I am delighted to be able to contribute my experience to expand and develop the company further. The business is well positioned to tap into new opportunities and I am confident that we have the drive and resources to be highly competitive. I look forward to working with the entire Senvion team as we embark on this exciting journey.”
Andreas Nauen, who guided the company through the recent ownership transition, will continue to support the company as a member of the advisory board.
“We thank Andreas Nauen for all his efforts at Senvion, leading the business through a period of change and transition. We are also grateful that Andreas will stay involved on our Advisory Board and that the company will continue to benefit from his experience and know-how,” Kowski said.