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 average annual employee growth of 13 percent 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 will join the existing management team consisting of Dr. Christoph Müller (CEO), Dr. Hendrik Neumann (CTO), and Peter Rüth (CFO). Uwe Tigges, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stated that Hilmer's appointment demonstrates the company's commitment to increasing female representation in leadership positions throughout the organization.
The appointment signals Amprion's intensified focus on Germany's energy transition, which Hilmer described as "a generational project that will only succeed on the basis of a robust infrastructure." As one of Germany's four transmission system operators, Amprion operates an 11,000-kilometer extra-high voltage grid serving an area from the North Sea to the Alps, where one-third of Germany's economic output is generated.
Hilmer brings extensive experience from her current role at DB Energie GmbH, where she has been responsible for human resources and security since 2022. Her international background includes extended periods working in the United States, Spain, and France, along with various management positions within DB Group and DB InfraGO AG. The original announcement can be viewed on www.newmediawire.com.
This leadership expansion comes at a critical time for Germany's energy infrastructure, as the country accelerates its transition to climate-neutral energy systems. Amprion's grid serves as lifelines for society, securing jobs and quality of life for 29 million people while maintaining grid stability and security. With over 3,100 employees across Dortmund and more than 30 other locations, the company plays a pivotal role in Germany's and Europe's interconnected energy networks.
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