Management
Dr Karl Kuhlmann (*1951), Chief Executive Officer
Dr Karl Kuhlmann, who earned a doctorate in engineering, has many years of operative management experience. He has been active in various executive positions, including the cement industry, terminating in his position on the executive board of HeidelbergerCement AG, Heidelberg. He subsequently became COO at J.W. Ostendorf GmbH & Co. KG, Coesfeld, one of Europe’s leading paint manufacturers – the group was successfully restructured during his time there. Dr Karl Kuhlmann represents the interests of the BBV Beteiligung Beratung Verwaltung GmbH, Recklinghausen, which retains just under 10% of the S.A.G. Solarstrom shares and has subscribed to just under 90% of the convertible bonds.
Since July 2008 Dr Karl Kuhlmann has held the position of Chief Executive Officer at S.A.G. Solarstrom AG.
Oliver Günther (*1970), Chief Sales Officer
After graduating in business studies, Oliver Günther held a number of sales positions as key account manager and international key account manager with J.W. Ostendorf GmbH & Co. KG, Coesfeld. Before joining S.A.G., he was responsible for J.W.O.’s international sales and international expansion strategy as Head of Sales for the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) regions following the reorganisation and realignment of the company.
Since January 2008, Oliver Günther has held the position of Chief Sales Officer at S.A.G. Solarstrom AG.
Christoph Koch (*1960), Chief Financial Officer
Following his graduation as a business economist, Christoph Koch joined Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), where he rose to the position of chief auditor. He subsequently held a number of managerial posts in finance and accounting during his time with the Bombardier Group, J.W. Ostendorf GmbH & Co. KG, Coesfeld, and other companies. Before joining S.A.G. he was Head of Finance and Group Accounting at the TA Triumph-Adler Group in Nuremberg.
Since February 2008, Christoph Koch has put his proven talents and credentials as a qualified tax consultant to the service of S.A.G. Solarstrom AG as its Chief Financial Officer.