From 1 July 2023, Dr. Felix Grolman, an internationally accomplished executive with many years of experience in the renewable energy sector, will lead the company as CEO.
VSB Group continues to grow and become more international and is therefore reflecting its changing priorities amongst senior management. With Felix Grolman, the international group of companies gains a recognised visionary in the industry. His expertise and passion for renewable energy will continue the project developer’s 25-year success story.
Christopher Delbrück, Chairman of the VSB Group Advisory Board, explains:
“The appointment of Felix Grolman as our new CEO underlines our firm belief in VSB Group’s potential for further international growth. We are convinced that under his leadership VSB Group will continue to capitalize on the tailwinds driving the renewable energy industry. We look forward to working with him.”
Felix Grolman adds:
“My vision for the VSB Group is to radically transform the European energy landscape and lead the renewable energy sector to unprecedented success. It is with this goal in mind that I am full of enthusiasm and determination to work with my colleagues at VSB for a greener and cleaner world.”
Felix Grolman succeeds Frédéric Lanoë, who has been at the helm of the VSB Group since June 2021. Under his leadership, the pan-European project developer of innovative wind farms and PV parks has significantly increased its market penetration. As he leaves us, we thank Frédéric Lanoë for his commitment and hard work.
About Felix Grolman
Felix Grolman (44) has more than 15 years of experience in various CEO and C-level positions in internationally renowned companies with a focus on renewable energy and digitalisation. Most recently, he was a member of the executive board of Energie 360° AG in Zurich, where, as Head of Energy and President of several subsidiaries, he was responsible for the success of all energy-related activities, especially in the context of the energy transition. Dr. Grolman holds university degrees both in law and in economics.
About VSB Group
VSB, headquartered in Dresden (Germany), is one of Europe’s leading vertically integrated developers in the field of renewable energies. Its core business is project development of onshore wind and photovoltaic parks, their operational management as well as the operation of its own assets as a growing independent power producer. VSB operates in nine European countries and has a pipeline of more than 13 GW. Since 1996, VSB has commissioned more than 700 wind energy and photovoltaic plants with a combined installed capacity of approximately 1.3 GW. VSB also provides services for around 2.2 GW worth of installed plants. With its affiliated companies, the Group employs over 450 people.