Klaus H.-Senior EV Charging Advisor
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Senior Integration Manager
bp pulse
- Managed the expansion of the bp/ARAL pulse fast-charging network in Germany to optimize investment costs.
- Integrated all necessary activities, from site search to commissioning, for car and truck sites to make processes more time- and cost-efficient.
- Reduced production costs (planning, hardware, and construction costs) to secure competitiveness.
- Optimized inventory levels and purchase commitments to ensure technological and economic flexibility.
- Piloted new technologies such as megawatt charging for electric trucks and battery-supported charging parks.
Global Head of Hardware
bp pulse
- Led the bp pulse hardware team with a budget of up to USD 7 million per year.
- Responsible for developing and implementing the global DC charging hardware strategy for passenger cars and commercial vehicles (charging technology, grid connections and transformers, energy management and storage).
- Standardized the product portfolio to improve reliability, interoperability, and scalability while reducing operating and maintenance costs.
- Led supplier negotiations and technology partnerships to secure a multi-year pipeline.
- Introduced a new hardware supplier and DC charger type, significantly reducing investment costs.
- Restructured and transformed international teams into a leaner, value-oriented organization.
Freelance Consultant / Interim Manager
Ionity
- Interim management in product development and product management.
- Developed product and growth strategies.
- Developed and implemented new pricing and subscription models.
VP R&D
ELLI (Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH)
- Early employee who helped build the company.
- Built the product development division (hardware, software, and digital infrastructure).
- Responsible for an R&D budget of up to EUR 35 million per year.
- Responsible for developing AC charging technology (VW wallbox) and digital systems (charging point management system, mobility service provider backend, and end-user app) with a Europe-wide rollout.
- Implemented a multi-year infrastructure technology roadmap complementing VW's charging strategy.
- Coordinated supplier management, standardization activities, and improvements to the customer experience.
Head of Product Management & Development
Digital Energy Solutions
- Early employee who helped build the joint venture between BMW and VIESSMANN.
- Built the product management and development teams to 25 employees.
- Responsible for developing the product portfolio (charging hardware, energy management solutions, and digital energy services), product rollout, and continuous product development for SMEs.
- Responsible for product strategy, roadmap, and P&L.
Senior Manager, Group Strategy
BMW Group
- Represented BMW Development in a cross-functional strategy project.
- Developed business models and plans for mobility and energy services, with a focus on EV fleet solutions.
- Prepared a joint venture with VIESSMANN to enter the market.
Senior Engineer
BMW Group Technology Office USA
- Built a specialist team for sustainable mobility.
- Scouted trends in e-mobility, charging, smart grids, energy storage, and “new mobility” (car/ride sharing).
- Initiated and led technology projects, including thermoelectric generators for passenger cars, integrated car-sharing devices, new battery chemistries, and smart-charging algorithms for distributed vehicle fleets to support the grid.
- Worked with BMW i Ventures to identify, evaluate, and manage investments (e.g., ChargePoint).
Powertrain Research Engineer
BMW Group
- Developed components and operating strategies for hydrogen combustion engines.
- Achieved the power density and efficiency of state-of-the-art gasoline and diesel engines.
- Led publicly funded international R&D projects with budgets of up to EUR 1 million.
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Experienced in Automotive, Energy, Information Technology, and Utilities.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development, Strategy, Information Technology, and Investments and M&A.
Summary
EV expert with over 20 years of experience in EV charging, grid integration, combined energy systems, and digital infrastructure. Successful in building charging networks and technology operations, standardizing hardware portfolios, and building and leading interdisciplinary teams in Europe and the USA. Experienced in supplier management and developing technology roadmaps, combined with P&L responsibility. Passionately committed to the sustainable implementation of the electricity-based energy transition.
Skills
- Charging Technology For Electric Cars And Trucks
- Energy Management, Grid Integration & Energy Systems (Energy Generation, Storage, Conversion)
- Technology Roadmaps & Standardization
- Product Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Business Case Analysis & Cost Optimization
- Supplier Strategy & Partner Management
- Leadership In Agile Organizations
- International & Cross-Functional Leadership
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Education
Munich University of Applied Sciences
Diploma · Industrial Engineering · Munich, Germany · 1.2
BMW Group
Vocational Training · Automotive Mechanic · Munich, Germany · 1.0
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Klaus is based in Rheinbreitbach, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Klaus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Klaus has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Klaus has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Klaus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Klaus would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Integration Manager, Global Head of Hardware, Freelance Consultant / Interim Manager.
Klaus's most recent position is Senior Integration Manager at bp pulse.
In recent years, Klaus has worked for bp pulse, Ionity, and ELLI (Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH).
Klaus is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Information Technology. Klaus also has some experience in Utilities.
Klaus is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Research and Development. Klaus also has some experience in Strategy, Information Technology, and Investments and M&A.
Klaus has recently worked in industries like Utilities, Automotive, and Information Technology.
Klaus has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology.
Klaus holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Munich University of Applied Sciences.
Klaus is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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