Amprion Appoints Katrin Hilmer as COO to Strengthen Energy Transition Leadership
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Amprion appoints Katrin Hilmer as COO to strengthen leadership during energy transition, offering strategic advantage in Germany's critical infrastructure sector.
Katrin Hilmer joins Amprion's management team on April 1, 2026, overseeing operations, labor relations, and European affairs as the company expands its workforce by 13% annually.
Amprion's new COO appointment supports the energy transition, ensuring stable power for 29 million people and advancing climate-neutral infrastructure for future generations.
Katrin Hilmer brings international experience from the USA, Spain, and France to lead Amprion's 3,100 employees in powering one-third of Germany's economy.
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The Supervisory Board of Amprion GmbH has appointed Katrin Hilmer as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Labor Relations, effective April 1, 2026. This strategic appointment comes as Amprion's role in transforming Germany's energy system continues to expand, with the company experiencing significant workforce growth averaging 13 percent annually over the past five years.
Hilmer, currently Managing Director of DB Energie GmbH, will assume responsibility for human resources, operations, occupational safety, and European affairs. She joins an existing management team comprising Dr. Christoph Müller as CEO, Dr. Hendrik Neumann as CTO, and Peter Rüth as CFO. Uwe Tigges, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, emphasized that Hilmer's appointment demonstrates the company's commitment to increasing female representation in leadership positions throughout the organization.
The energy transition represents a critical generational project that requires robust infrastructure to succeed. Hilmer expressed enthusiasm for contributing directly to this mission through her new role at Amprion. Her extensive experience includes serving as Managing Director of DB Energie GmbH since 2022, where she oversaw human resources and security operations. With international experience gained during extended periods in the United States, Spain, and France, the legally trained executive previously held various management positions within DB Group and at DB InfraGO AG.
Amprion GmbH operates as one of Germany's four transmission system operators, maintaining an 11,000-kilometer extra-high voltage grid that transports electricity from the North Sea to the Alps. This infrastructure supports one-third of Germany's economic output and serves as the lifeline for society, securing jobs and quality of life for 29 million people. The company's ongoing grid expansion efforts are crucial for achieving a climate-neutral energy system, supported by more than 3,100 employees across Dortmund and over 30 additional locations. Amprion also performs essential functions for interconnected networks throughout Germany and Europe, ensuring grid stability and security while keeping the lights on for millions. View the original release on https://www.newmediawire.com.
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