Management news from the startup world week 34

Strong additions to management: Zolar gains ex-Tesla manager Richard von Oldershausen as VP of installations, Enter welcomes tech pioneer Matthias Laug as CTPO, and thermondo strengthens itself with Foodpanda founder Felix Plog as CRO. Lukas Kretzinger is the new CFO at Workwise.

Zolar gains former Tesla manager as vice president for partner business

Berlin - German solar platform Zolar is strengthening its leadership team by adding former Tesla manager and industrial engineer Richard von Oldershausen. In his role as Vice President for Installation Partners, the experienced business process and team scaling expert brings his international knowledge to the table. The appointment underscores Zolar's commitment to the rapid growth of photovoltaic installations, which have tripled in just one year. Von Oldershausen, previously with Tesla, will use his expertise to provide effective solutions to the ongoing skills shortage in the energy transition, supporting Zolar's ambitious goal of powering over ten million European homes with renewable energy by 2030.

Matthias Laug becomes new CTPO at climate tech start-up Enter

Berlin, August 30, 2023 - Climate-tech start-up Enter is bringing experienced tech pioneer Matthias Laug on board. As of October 1, he will drive Enter's technological development and digital offering as Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO). Laug, previously co-founder of TIER Mobility, will bring his expertise to implement innovative services on the platform and further expand the individual consulting offering for homeowners. His successful past in founding TIER Mobility as well as his role as CTO at the Lieferando website make him a valuable addition to Enter's team.

Foodpanda founder Felix Plog becomes chief revenue officer at cleantech company thermondo

Foodpanda founder Felix Plog joins the management team at cleantech company thermondo, stepping into the newly created position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Plog oversees all sales activities and processes along the customer journey, from acquisition to heat pump installation. He leads departments such as Demand Generation, Lead Warming and Sales Operations, as well as Commercial Product Management. Plog's experience in building and scaling technology companies, including Foodpanda and Enpal, is expected to help optimally align growth and customer experience at thermondo and drive residential decarbonization.

Workwise strengthens expansion: Lukas Kretzinger new CFO to drive financial strategy

Karlsruhe-based recruiting startup Workwise is strengthening its leadership team with the appointment of Lukas Kretzinger as chief financial officer. Kretzinger, formerly CFO of WindStar Medical and Associate Director at ProSiebenSat.1, brings extensive experience in financial strategy and development. With this new appointment, the company aims to further drive its expansion plans after successful growth and revenue increase in recent years. Workwise, founded in 2015, had recently closed a financing round of EUR 12 million and is now appointing a CFO for the first time to further its strategic development.