Our Management

Franz Schnorbach

Board of Directors

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Ahou Baz

Board of Directors

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​​Arnim Spöttl

​Technical Director

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​​Sebastian Jegielka

​Production manager switchgear construction

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​​Yuxin Liu

​Technical Operations Manager

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​​Waldemar Benske

​Head of Production

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Karl Assing

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

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​​Dr.-Ing. Olaf Heil

​Supervisory Board

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Pascal Brückmann

Supervisory Board

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Jane Alexandra Korte

Supervisory Board

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Dr. Horst Friedrich

Advisory board

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Dr. Michal Dallos

Advisory board

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Hans Urban

Advisory board

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Franz Schnorbach
Board of Directors

Franz Schnorbach looks back on long-term experience in finance and banking. After his professional training at the Volksbank Rhein-Hunsrück-Nahe with a degree in 1975, he began his professional career as Director of the Koblenz branch at Sparda-Bank Südwest. As a further training measure, Franz Schnorbach completed a career-integrated study at the ADG Business School in Montabaur from 1982 to 1989. From 2001 to 2007, Franz Schnorbach was active as Department Director and Head of the Real Estate Center at Sparkasse Koblenz. This was followed by a position as Asset Manager at PEH Wertpapier AG in Oberursel from 2008 to 2011. After that, Franz Schnorbach moved to Dexia Luxembourg, where he was responsible for the German Market segment. Currently, he is working in the financing care sector as a sales partner for BIL Luxembourg. BIL is a successor institution of Dexia Luxembourg.

"The secret of success is to start."
Mark Twain

​Ahou Baz
Board of Directors

Ahou Baz is an experienced broker and businesswoman with over twelve years of expertise in the real estate industry, specializing in green spaces and renewable energies. She began her career as a broker and has continuously specialized in green spaces. Ms. Baz focuses on identifying and marketing suitable properties for sustainable projects. With her in-depth expertise in the evaluation and brokerage of areas, ideal for solar parks and other renewable energy projects, she actively supports forward-looking initiatives and makes a valuable contribution to the energy transition and the company. Thanks to her extensive network and in-depth knowledge in the field of renewable energies, Ahou Baz is a sought-after consultant for energy projects. She also has extensive experience in project development and specialization, making her an ideal partner for innovative energy projects. In addition to her work in the real estate industry, Ahou Baz was also active as the managing director of an insurance agency. In this role, she was able to demonstrate her leadership skills and entrepreneurial flair by managing the company and building significant customer relationships. Her ability to develop innovative solutions and successfully drive sustainable projects forward makes Ahou Baz an indispensable leader in the energy industry.

​Karl Assing
​Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Karl Assing has over three decades of experience in the insurance industry. His professional career began with training as a retail salesman, followed by a period at Volksbank Stadtlohn after his military service. After passing the banking profession exam and studying at the Banking Academy, he moved to R+V Insurance in 1991. There, he worked for six years as the organizational and branch manager of the company's own insurance broker SECURON. Subsequently, he worked for two years as a corporate client advisor at INVERMA, a medium-sized broker for commercial and industrial business. From 1999 to 2009, Karl Assing was the distribution director at CARDIF Insurance, a subsidiary of BNP PARIBAS Bank, and played a significant role in building the German branch. During this time, he successfully acquired banks, insurance companies, and real estate companies as partners for CARDIF. His responsibilities included, in addition to acquisition at the decision-making level, individual product development as well as technical and sales implementation. After that, he was the distribution director for bank sales North/West at IDEAL Insurance for two years. Since 2011, Karl Assing has been working at the current Freeyou Insurance, initially as a general representative and since 2012 as a board member. Freeyou Insurance is a subsidiary of the DEVK Insurance Group. His tasks initially included the restructuring and strategic reorientation of the company, later also the successful implementation and consolidation of digitalization initiatives. Through his long-standing experience and comprehensive expertise, Karl Assing has established himself as a highly respected leader in the insurance industry.

​Pascal Bruckmann
Supervisory board

With more than twenty years of experience at a leading media group, Pascal Bruckmann brings comprehensive expertise in the areas of journalism and publishing, business development, brand building, marketing, B2B sales, B2C distribution, and personnel management. In 2018, he founded Globista GmbH for the FUNKE Media Group and led the subsidiary as managing director for five years. Under his leadership, the company achieved a successful market launch and transitioned into sustainable profitability. Since 2023, Bruckmann has been pursuing new challenges outside the corporate world and is now the managing partner of the digital media company Gloobi GmbH & Co. KG. The specialist publisher is focused on digital B2B communication for the tourism industry and the healthcare economy and operates a range of daily specialist newsletters for the decision-makers in these industries. Pascal Bruckmann's career is characterized by innovative thinking, successful business development, and a deep passion for the media industry.

​Jane Alexandra Korte
Board of Directors


Jane Alexandra Korte is an experienced lawyer with comprehensive knowledge from governmental and entrepreneurial activities.

She successfully completed her law studies at the universities in Göttingen and Düsseldorf and began her professional career at the State Parents' Association of Grammar Schools in North Rhine-Westphalia in Düsseldorf. In this position, she advocated for the interests of parents of high school students and made a significant contribution to improving the educational landscape. Following this, she moved to the German Cities Association in Cologne, where she further deepened her legal skills and engaged in municipal administration and politics. Her work included advising and supporting cities on legal issues and developing strategies to improve urban infrastructure and administration. After a professional break, during which she devoted herself to raising her three children, Jane Alexandra Korte returned to the private sector. For two years, she has been working as the chairwoman of the board of a stock corporation in the gastronomy and investment industry. In this leadership position, she is responsible for the company's strategic orientation, the management of investment projects, and the further development of gastronomic businesses. Through her diverse experiences and in-depth legal knowledge, Jane Alexandra Korte has established herself as a competent and respected leader. Her ability to succeed in both governmental and entrepreneurial contexts is particularly noteworthy. Jane Alexandra Korte always brings a strategic vision and a high level of commitment to her work, making her a valuable asset to any team.

​Dr. Horst Friedrich
Advisory Board

Dr. Horst Friedrich is a proven expert with over 30 years of professional experience in the field of corporate finance and corporate transactions (Mergers & Acquisitions).

After studying economics in Germany and the USA, he worked for over 10 years at Deutsche Bank in the areas of economic analysis, corporate finance, and corporate finance for medium-sized businesses. At Bankhaus Metzler, he led Mergers & Acquisitions transactions for over 3 years. During the financial crisis, Dr. Horst Friedrich accompanied larger financial restructuring transactions with One Square Advisors, and subsequently, he was one of the first BondM coaches for the issuance of medium-sized loans on the Stuttgart Stock Exchange with G&P. In 2019, he founded the ADVISOS Corporate Finance Partnership Company with partners, which advises on corporate finance and succession.

Dr. Michal Dallos
Advisory Board

Dr. Michal Dallos, MBA is a Corporate Finance expert with extensive experience in the areas of corporate financing, M&A and management of direct investments.

After his studies in Austria, Dr. Dallos initially worked as a project manager and consultant in the field of renewable energies with a focus on project management and investment evaluation. In 2010, he moved to Nuremberg, where he was responsible for several direct investment funds of ERGO Direkt Versicherung (part of the Munich Re Group) in the area of infrastructure (renewable energies) across Germany. In this function, he was responsible for approximately 100 million euros in assets under management (AUM). In 2019, he co-founded the ADVISOS Corporate Finance Partnership, which successfully advises owner-managed companies in the German medium-sized sector in the areas of succession planning and corporate financing. In addition to his work in the areas of M&A and financial advisory, Dr. Dallos supports young companies in the areas of corporate strategy, business model development and fundraising. Dr. Dallos is married, has a daughter and lives in Frankfurt am Main.

Hans Urban
Board of Directors

Hans Urban became clear during his time as head of the solar mounting systems business unit and deputy managing director of Schletter GmbH how much positive impact he can have through his work. The future topics of renewable energy, storage technology, and electromobility are not only fascinating to him, but also essential for sustainable development. With a degree in electrical engineering with a focus on energy technology from the Technical University of Munich and many years of professional experience, ranging from project and group management in the field of electrical railway equipment at Schaltbau Munich to heading a business unit at Schletter GmbH, Hans Urban has comprehensive professional qualifications. Since 2017, he has been working as a freelance consultant and is using his expertise to advance projects in the field of renewable energy and storage technology. He works with companies such as Schletter GmbH, MaxSolar, and regional energy providers. His many years of practical experience in solar thermal, photovoltaics, and energy management help him to develop and implement customized solutions. In his role as a board member, Hans Urban focuses on supporting innovative and sustainable projects and thus actively contributing to the energy transition. He has also been involved in local politics for over 20 years, as a municipal councilor, environmental representative, and member of the Agenda 21, in order to bring about sustainable changes at the local level as well. An essential part of his work is knowledge transfer. For many years, Hans Urban has been holding lectures and moderating discussion events on topics such as climate change, renewable energy, and electromobility. He places great emphasis on presenting the content in a neutral, scientifically sound, and yet entertaining manner. His personal claim: "Neutral, scientifically sound, and sometimes also entertaining, that is his personal claim, to bring the topic of'renewable energy' closer to many people!"

​Yuxin Liu
​​Technical Operations Manager

Yuxin Liu is an electrical engineer and has extensive expertise in automation and security technology. He is responsible for the technical overall management as well as the development and implementation of our battery storage systems at GEPVOLT SE.

Before joining GEPVOLT SE, he was involved in project management for industrial automation and control systems for many years, including safety-critical large-scale projects in the automotive and industrial sectors. His qualifications include modern PLC and control technologies, functional safety (safety), system integration, and the technical implementation of complex industrial plants.

With his technical expertise, methodical approach, and experience in highly complex plant structures, Yuxin Liu ensures that our energy storage solutions meet the highest industrial quality and safety standards.

Waldemar Benske
​Head of Production

He is a graduate engineer for mechanical engineering and is responsible for the construction and continuous development of the production of large battery storage systems at GEPVOLT SE as a production manager.

He has many years of experience in project management, test bench development, and industrialization of complex technical systems, including in the international automotive environment. His focus is on planning efficient production processes, quality assurance, and the safe integration of high-voltage and energy systems.

With his structured and practical approach, he ensures that the battery storage solutions of GEPVOLT SE are produced economically, reliably, and according to the highest safety standards.

​Dr.-Ing. Olaf Heil

Supervisory Board

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Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Olaf Heil has over 30 years of leadership, transformation, and governance experience in the international energy and infrastructure industry. He was active in leading positions at large energy corporations and industrial companies, as well as in other corporate and participation structures with complex regulatory and technical framework conditions.
In his previous roles, Dr. Heil took on responsibility at the board, management, and supervisory board level with result responsibility in the order of over 850 million euros per year and extensive personnel responsibility. He accompanied and was responsible for large-volume energy and infrastructure projects through all phases, from strategic planning and approval to construction and commissioning to financing and operational operation.
His professional focus areas are in the strategic development of energy companies, business development, M&A and cooperation structures, as well as in transformation and reorganization programs. In addition, he has in-depth expertise in digitalization and IT platforms in the industrial and energy industry environment.
As a member of the supervisory board, Dr. Heil brings his long-standing experience in the management and supervision of large energy and infrastructure companies. He accompanies the strategic development of GEPVOLT SE at the supervisory board level and brings his experience into the supervision and consulting of the company.

​Arnim Spöttl

Technical Director

Arnim Spöttl is a diploma engineer for mechanical engineering and has more than four decades of professional experience in technical and chemical plant construction. His technical focus is on renewable energies, synthesis gas technologies and the planning, implementation and optimization of battery storage solutions.

Throughout his career, he has successfully implemented numerous complex and innovative projects. These include, among other things, the utilization of biogenic residues, the development of efficient energy conversion processes and the conception and construction of modern battery storage parks. His work combines in-depth technical expertise with a clear understanding of economic and ecological requirements.

As a technological visionary, Arnim Spöttl actively drives the integration of forward-looking methods. A particular focus is on the targeted use of artificial intelligence to optimize technical processes, increase plant efficiency and improve operational safety.

With strategic foresight, high implementation competence and a pronounced understanding of innovation, he has been making a significant contribution to the transformation of the energy system towards a sustainable and climate-neutral supply for many years.

Core competencies:

  • ​Technical management in plant engineering and battery storage systems
  • ​Development and implementation of complex energy infrastructure projects
  • ​Pioneering work in biomass utilization and sustainable energy generation
  • ​Integration of AI-supported process and plant optimization
  • ​Strategic technology development in the field of renewable energies

​Mission:
Shape the energy transition actively - through technical excellence, innovative solutions and the consistent use of future-proof technologies for a sustainable energy supply.