CFO Christian Bauer leaves Volocopter and becomes the new InnoEnergy CEO
EIT InnoEnergy, the impact investor for the industrialization of clean tech innovations, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, announces the appointment of Christian Bauer as the new board member and CEO for the DACH region.
Strengthening Europe's Energy Independence
Bauer has over 20 years of leadership experience in the fields of mobility, clean tech, and renewable energies. As managing director for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Bauer is expected to contribute to strengthening Europe's energy independence, advancing clean technologies, and securing the energy future.
"With his experience and anchoring in the business world, Christian Bauer is an excellent addition to our leadership team. He will help InnoEnergy accelerate Europe's industrial decarbonization and expand its leadership role in the clean tech sector. We are delighted to have recruited him in this crucial phase of industrial transformation and energy transition," explains Diego Pavía, CEO of EIT InnoEnergy.
Extensive Experience in Tow
Bauer brings extensive leadership experience from previous positions, most recently at Volocopter and before that at Daimler/Mercedes-Benz, where he was responsible for global partnerships with Renault/Nissan, HERE Technologies, and Microsoft.
"We face enormous challenges in the global energy industry. Therefore, I am pleased to be able to contribute to a climate-neutral industry in my role at EIT InnoEnergy. In addition to further developing EIT InnoEnergy, I will support our portfolio companies in scaling sustainable innovations, promoting international cooperation, and shaping the European technology leaders of tomorrow," said Bauer.
Christian Bauer succeeds Christian Müller, who for 12 years as a board member and CEO DACH has significantly supported innovations in achieving their commercial breakthrough, advanced the development of strategic partnerships and the internationalization in the energy and mobility sector, thereby making a significant contribution to the organization.
On a Growth Path
With the appointment of the new CEO for the DACH region, EIT InnoEnergy continues its growth trajectory. With 56 financing rounds in 2024, the portfolio of start-ups and scale-ups has raised a total of approximately 9.8 billion euros in equity, debt, and project financing. These investments in areas such as wave energy, batteries, or green steel reflect the strong approval and support from private and public financiers.
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