Robert is the Managing Director of AquaVentus Förderverein, a collaborative initiative for large-scale offshore hydrogen production in the North Sea.

The visionary ambition of AquaVentus is to supply 1 million tons of green hydrogen every year from 10 GW of offshore wind to hydrogen generation capacity at the North Sea.

Robert manages the association with more than 100 members (leading energy companies, research institutes and associations) along the hydrogen value chain to promote the renewable energy transition into the future European energy system.

Prior joining AquaVentus, Robert worked as business developer, project & portfolio manager and trader for commodity companies as well as investment banks.

He holds master’s degrees in economics and business administration from the University of Leipzig.