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Jan-Philip Von Gottberg
Managing Director (CEO)
Experience
Oct 2021 - Present
4 years 6 monthsBerlin, Germany
Managing Director (CEO)
Ladegrün! GmbH
- Founded and scaled a charging infrastructure company for electric vehicles to 25 employees
- Built a network of suppliers and manufacturers, securing nationwide partnerships
- Achieved successful acquisition by a competitor after four years
- Managed a budget of over €7M, covering installation, civil works, and maintenance
- Established sales processes, operations workflows, and service network across Germany
Jan 2018 - Sep 2021
3 years 9 monthsOldenburg, Germany
Co-Head of Mobility Business Unit / General Authorized Representative
EWE Go GmbH
- Set up and spun off the mobility division of EWE AG into an independent company
- Led over 30 employees across strategy, technology, HR, procurement, finance, legal, and IT
- Implemented a digital platform for onboarding and managing B2B and B2C customers
- Recruited and led two full-stack development teams using agile Scrumban methods
- Regularly reported to divisional and executive boards
Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
1 year 11 monthsOldenburg, Germany
Executive Assistant to the CIO, CHRO & CSO
EWE AG
- Supported top management in operational and strategic initiatives
- Managed restructuring and HR strategy projects, including a telecommunications merger
- Led projects on corporate culture and digitalization
- Coordinated strategic partnerships
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
2 years 1 monthOldenburg, Germany
Project Manager, M&A & Corporate Development
EWE AG
- Responsible for acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and start-ups (up to €500M)
- Closed the €17M acquisition of Grünspar GmbH and the €7M sale of Harzwasserwerke GmbH
- Coordinated a potential divestment in the fiber-optic telecommunications area (approx. €500M)
Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
6 monthsHamburg, Germany
Project Manager, Shipping Investments
Reederei Thomas Schulte GmbH
- Structured and executed shipping investments, including a newbuild project worth $344M
- Managed the sale of a container ship valued at $12M
Aug 2010 - Mar 2013
2 years 8 monthsLuxembourg
Manager Deal Execution
Aquila Capital Group
- Executed renewable energy acquisitions valued at over €128 million
- Led due diligence reviews, contract negotiations, and strategic reporting
- Supported a potential €2.5 billion acquisition of an offshore wind farm in the North Sea
Oct 2007 - Jul 2010
2 years 10 monthsHamburg, Germany
Associate Alternative Investments
König & Cie. GmbH & Co. KG
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Energy (9 years), Utilities (5.5 years), Automotive (4.5 years), Telecommunication (4 years), Banking and Finance (3 years), and Transportation (0.5 years).
Energy
Utilities
Automotive
Telecommunication
Banking and Finance
Transportation
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Strategy (10.5 years), Procurement (8 years), Investments and M&A (8 years), Finance (6.5 years), Human Resources (5.5 years), and Operations (4.5 years).
Strategy
Procurement
Investments and M&A
Finance
Human Resources
Operations
Summary
Executive with over 18 years of experience in strategy, M&A, and agile leadership across renewable energy, mobility, and technology. Proven track record in building and scaling companies, driving digital transformation, and managing multi-million-euro projects. Skilled in stakeholder management, restructuring, and leading interdisciplinary teams (>30 people).
Skills
Leadership & Strategy: Agile Leadership, Corporate Development, Change Management, Restructuring, M&a
Digital & It: Salesforce, Asana, Jira, Notion, Confluence, Miro, Office 365, Webflow
Industries: E-mobility, Renewable Energy, It, Energy Supply, Telecommunications, Private Equity
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2006 - Sep 2007
University of Westminster
MBA · MBA · London, United Kingdom
Oct 2003 - Sep 2006
University of Hamburg
LL.B. · Law · Hamburg, Germany
Oct 2001 - Sep 2004
University of Heidelberg
Law (Undergraduate studies) · Heidelberg, Germany
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Where is Jan-Philip based?
Jan-Philip is based in Hamburg, Germany.
What languages does Jan-Philip speak?
Jan-Philip speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Jan-Philip have?
Jan-Philip has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Jan-Philip has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Jan-Philip may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Jan-Philip be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Jan-Philip would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director (CEO), Co-Head of Mobility Business Unit / General Authorized Representative, Executive Assistant to the CIO, CHRO & CSO.
What is Jan-Philip's latest experience?
Jan-Philip's most recent position is Managing Director (CEO) at Ladegrün! GmbH.
What companies has Jan-Philip worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Jan-Philip has worked for Ladegrün! GmbH and EWE Go GmbH.
Which industries is Jan-Philip most experienced in?
Jan-Philip is most experienced in industries like Energy, Utility Services, and Automotive. Jan-Philip also has some experience in Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, and Transportation and Logistics.
Which business areas is Jan-Philip most experienced in?
Jan-Philip is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Procurement and Purchasing, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital. Jan-Philip also has some experience in Finance, Human Resources (HR), and Operations.
Which industries has Jan-Philip worked in recently?
Jan-Philip has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Utility Services.
Which business areas has Jan-Philip worked in recently?
Jan-Philip has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Operations, and Sales.
What is Jan-Philip's education?
Jan-Philip holds a Master in MBA from University of Westminster and a Bachelor in Law from University of Hamburg.
What is the availability of Jan-Philip?
Jan-Philip is immediately available for suitable projects.
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