The Supervisory Board of clearvise AG has appointed Bernhard Gierke as the new Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2026. He succeeds Petra Leue-Bahns, who will step down from the Management Board as planned at the end of her current term on February 28, 2026. Leue-Bahns decided not to stand for reappointment for personal reasons, concluding a tenure during which she significantly shaped the renewable energy electricity producer.
Under Leue-Bahns' leadership, clearvise AG transformed into an established European producer of electricity from renewable energies. She built a broadly diversified portfolio of investments in wind and solar parks across several European countries, achieving a total installed capacity of approximately 388 megawatts. Her strategic vision and implementation skills were instrumental in driving the company's development, as acknowledged by Ingmar Helmke, Chairman of the supervisory board, who expressed sincere thanks for her outstanding performance and lasting contribution.
Leue-Bahns stated, "After many intense and successful years at clearvise, the time has come for me to hand over responsibility as planned. Together with a great team, we have built clearvise into an established electricity producer." She expressed confidence in her successor, noting that Bernhard Gierke has an excellent reputation in the industry and that clearvise will continue on its successful path under his leadership. The transition includes a one-month handover period to ensure smooth operations.
With Gierke's appointment, clearvise gains an experienced manager to consistently continue the strategic development into a yield company, a direction announced in November 2025. The goal is to create additional value for shareholders by further expanding the existing portfolio, generating stable operating cash flows, and pursuing a reliable long-term dividend policy. Gierke brings extensive expertise from his background as a director at Aquila Capital, where he was responsible for investments and the management of energy infrastructure projects. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst with deep knowledge in structuring, financing, and developing investment portfolios in the renewable energy sector.
Gierke commented, "I am very much looking forward to my new role. The company has an attractive portfolio and a clear strategic focus. My goal is to further strengthen its position as a reliable YieldCo and to enable all shareholders to participate equally in the company's success through sustainable dividends." This leadership change positions clearvise to advance its YieldCo strategy, emphasizing stable returns and shareholder value in the competitive renewable energy market. The company's shares, traded on various German stock exchanges and via XETRA, reflect its established presence, with further details available at https://www.clearvise.com.
The implications of this announcement extend beyond internal management, signaling clearvise's commitment to a YieldCo model that prioritizes predictable cash flows and dividends. In an industry often focused on rapid growth, this shift toward stability could attract long-term investors seeking reliable returns from renewable energy assets. For the broader sector, it highlights a maturation trend where companies balance expansion with financial discipline, potentially influencing peers to adopt similar strategies. The smooth transition and Gierke's expertise may bolster investor confidence, supporting clearvise's role in Europe's energy transition while contributing to sustainable investment landscapes.
