GREENTECH FESTIVAL SPEAKERS

Before Robert Nave took over the management of GHT, he worked as a Junior Partner at the management and strategy consultancy McKinsey & Company. There, the business graduate and former J.P. Morgan investment banker supported companies in green transformation processes and decarbonization programs. His focus was on energy transition strategies and the future supply of hydrogen and clean energy.

Zunächst machte Joachim Schöpfer als Kreativer Karriere in renommierten Agenturen wie Ogilvy, Scholz & Friends und Serviceplan. Aus seinem Faible für Nachhaltigkeit wurde dann ein zweiter Beruf: Strategien für grünes Marketing zu entwickeln. So hatte bereits 2011 die Idee das Nachhaltigkeitsimage von Unternehmen zu messen und daraus Schlüsse für die Kommunikation zu ziehen.

Joachim Schöpfers Schwerpunkt liegt im Bereich der Marktforschung und Kommunikation – den oft wichtigsten Stellschrauben, um nachhaltige Produkte für den Verbraucher attraktiv zu machen.

Als Senior Consultant bei VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH unterstütze ich seit über 20 Jahren Unternehmen, Organisationen und Politik bei der Entwicklung und Umsetzung von innovativen und nachhaltigen Lösungen.

Serial chemical entrepreneur who went back to University in order to show next generation to turn excellent research into even better companies – and forge the most impactful innovation-ecosystem in green chemistry.

Karsten is a serial founder who became known for his support of Berlin’s favorite places during the pandemic and for his appearance in the Lion’s Den. His drive is to connect the right people with each other. With Greentech Careers, he does exactly that: he connects people who are interested in jobs in the greentech sector with companies that have exciting positions to fill. Greentech Careers does this both as a job platform and through targeted executive searches.

Corinna Tappe is the CEO of GreenTech Hub, where she connects startups and SMEs to drive sustainable innovation.
With a background in consulting, corporate innovation, and entrepreneurship, she brings deep experience and a future-focused mindset to shaping the green transformation of business. As a passionate ecosystem builder, Corinna empowers bold ideas and cross-sector collaboration to create real-world impact.

Daniel Palme is the CEO of HalioGen, a company pioneering breakthrough long-duration battery technology to accelerate the green energy transition. Based in London, Daniel previously advised private equity funds on ESG and sustainability through tailored decarbonization strategies, and led the Metals, Mining & Advanced Materials desk at a German bank. He has held held positions at Schneider Electric, AlixPartners, UBS, and Morgan Stanley.

Riikka is Chief Sustainability Officer for Halton Group, responsible for Halton’s sustainable business development.
Before Halton, Riikka has worked as Partner at EY-Parthenon, leading the Nordic Sustainability team in Strategy and Transactions, and as SVP, Sustainability and Director for Circular Economy at Stora Enso. Riikka has a MSc in sustainability from the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University.
Riikka is an Investment council member at the Laudes Foundation and an Advisory Board member at the Aalto University Biomaterials Innovation Centre.

As Head of Innovation & Sustainability at Hansgrohe, I drive planet-centered innovation and new ventures. With 16+ years of experience, I develop solutions that benefit both customers and the environment. I believe in green transformation as a business opportunity and collaborate with Masco Ventures to scout water and Greentech startups. Together with our green company team, I accelerate Hansgrohe’s sustainability journey—redesigning water experiences that delight our customers and protect the planet.

Rainer Karcher ist Gründer und CEO der Heartprint GmbH und ein international anerkannter Experte für Twin Transformation – die Verbindung von Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit. Als ehrenamtlicher Chief Sustainability Officer bei SustainableIT.org gestaltet er globale Verantwortung in der IT aktiv mit. Zuvor war er über 25 Jahre in Konzernen wie Siemens und Allianz tätig – zuletzt als Chief Sustainability & Human Rights Officer bei Allianz Technology – und verbindet Wirtschaft, Technologie und gesellschaftliche Wirkung mit klarer Haltung.

Johanna Heise is Head of Brand at heise, thus responsible for the employer and general branding of the heise group. Additionally, she is active in the executive circle of the heise academy and CEO of heise ventures. Before her time in the family business, she gained experience in consulting at KPMG in Deal Advisory and at Simon-Kucher. She completed her Master in Management at ESCP Business School in London, Berlin, and Madrid. Previously, she completed her Bachelor’s degree at WHU.

Dr. Matthias Herrmann ist Geschäftsführer und CFO der Helrom GmbH. Herr Herrmann ist seit September 2022 im Unternehmen und verantwortet die Bereiche Finanzen, Investor Relations, Controlling, Accounting, Fördermittel und Steuern. Zuvor war Herr Herrmann CFO bei der Mühl Product & Service AG und davor bei der ROY Asset Holding SE. Herr Herrmann begann seine Karriere bei der Commerzbank. Herr Herrmann ist Chartered Accountant (ACCA), Certified Mediator, Professional Risk Manager (PRMIA) und zertifizierter Nachhaltigkeitsbeauftragter (Deutsches Umweltinstitut).

Sukhwan completed his PhD degree in Chemical Engineering at Institute of Illinois Technology. He joined Hyundai Motor as a research engineer and participated in the project to develop NEXO, the world first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. He started the new career in the venture capital fields since 2018 and moved to Berlin as a head of CRADLE Berlin to support Hyundai Motor’s open innovation by scouting emerging technologies and business opportunities, conducting PoC projects, and investing in startups.

Dr. Dennis Bauer is CEO of HyWin Deutschland GmbH, realizing a facade solution with integrated sunshield, cooling and heating functions. It allows for sustainable, resilient, flexible and smart buildings. In parallel, Dennis Bauer is responsible for research within the Alois Müller Group, to which HyWin belongs. Previously, Dennis Bauer headed the energy data analytics group at Fraunhofer IPA. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Stuttgart and completed his PhD in the area of smart control.

Sebastian Stietzel is Managing Director of the consulting and investment company MARKTFLAGGE GmbH, specialising in reorganisation, M&A and capital market projects in different business areas. He also has been involved in economic policy on a voluntary basis for more than 25 years at Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Berlin) and the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK). In summer 2022, Sebastian Stietzel was elected President of the IHK Berlin by the General Assembly.

Leon Reiner ist wirkungsorientierter Gründer mit mehr als 15 Jahren Erfahrung in den Bereichen Nachhaltigkeit, Innovation und Unternehmertum. Er ist Mitbegründer und Geschäftsführer von Impact Hub Berlin und Gründungsvorstand des Social Entrepreneurship Network Deutschland. Er unterstützt außerdem mehrere Organisationen im Impact und Startup Bereich als Beiratsmitglied und den Frühphasen Investor Purpose Tech als Venture Partner.

Peter Wawer has been Division President Green Industrial Power at Infineon Technologies AG since 2016.

Peter Wawer was born on January 30, 1967, in Berlin. He studied electrical engineering at the Technical University of Berlin where he also received his PhD in 1997. He began his career at Infineon (Siemens AG until 1999) in the same year.

Masters in Management from London Business School

10 years of experience working with industry leaders in Europe, US, Asia and Middle East as a consultant with McKinsey and Oliver Wyman.

A distinguished technology strategy expert, Tatiana Collins has worked extensively at the intersection of emerging technologies and the investment industry. She enabled top-tier players in financial services and high-tech launch and scale commercially successful, innovative market solutions, with industry acclaim. A prominent thought leader, Collins brings deep insight in how the technology practices need to transform in the way that delivers a return on investment through eco-efficiency and prudent financial management.

André Kaufung is CEO of innos and Managing Director of CharIN, the leading global initiative for charging infrastructure. With deep expertise in mobility, energy, and innovation, he drives cross-industry collaboration and international projects that advance sustainable technologies and standards.

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