thyssenkrupp nucera Management AG’s Supervisory Board has announced the appointment of Klaus Ohlig as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective July 1, 2025. Ohlig will succeed Fulvio Federico, who has chosen not to extend his contract for personal reasons. To ensure a smooth transition, Federico will continue to provide strategic guidance as a consultant for at least one year, helping to maintain continuity and stability.
Klaus Ohlig brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a distinguished career in senior leadership positions at Linde. Most notably, he served as Executive Director of Research & Development at Linde Engineering in Pullach, where he led global teams and was responsible for expanding Linde Engineering’s technology portfolio. Prior to that, he was the Managing Director of Linde Kryotechnik AG in Switzerland.
“We are delighted to welcome Klaus Ohlig to thyssenkrupp nucera. With over 30 years of extensive experience in process engineering and a proven track record of leading diverse technology portfolios, his expertise will be instrumental in advancing thyssenkrupp nucera’s commitment to technology leadership. Klaus Ohlig will play a key role in advancing technological and key components’ capabilities and strengthen nucera’s market position. We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to Fulvio Federico for his significant contribution and dedication over the last decade”, says Dr. Volkmar Dinstuhl, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Dr. Werner Ponikwar, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera, added: “Klaus Ohlig’s impressive track record, extensive technological expertise and exceptional leadership qualities make him an excellent addition to our team. We look forward working with him to further enhance our technology portfolio and deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers.”
With this change, the management team at thyssenkrupp nucera will consist of Dr. Werner Ponikwar as CEO, Dr. Stefan Hahn as CFO (who will succeed Dr. Arno Pfannschmidt starting March 1, 2025), and Klaus Ohlig as CTO. Together, this leadership team will continue to accelerate the company’s growth strategy and drive the development of its hydrogen business.
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