Finance minister Ralf Schodlok departs with a significant surplus - the incoming ESWB leader assumes responsibility
In a significant shake-up at ESWE Supply, Jörg Höhler is set to take over the leadership role from Dr. Oliver Malerius. This leadership change, effective from 2025, reflects ESWE Supply’s efforts to ensure continuity and bring fresh perspectives to the company’s management.
Höhler, who has been with the company since 1999, has built up the technical department and most recently served on the board of KMW. His re-election to the BDEW board, alongside Dr. Oliver Malerius and Ralf Schodlok, signifies their collective influence in shaping the future of the energy and water industry.
Dr. Oliver Malerius, the outgoing leader, has been part of the leadership team and is stepping down or moving on to other endeavors. His tenure at ESWE Supply, which has seen the company evolve from a classic utility to a flexible energy service provider with nationwide sales, e-mobility offensive, and digital services, has been marked by significant growth. Under his leadership, the company's profit has increased from a loss of 10 million euros to 83 million euros.
Ralf Schodlok, who has been the chairman of ESWE Supply for nearly 24 years, has been re-elected to the board of the Federal Association of Energy and Water Industry (BDEW). His re-election underscores his commitment to the association and the industry, and his continued involvement in shaping its future.
The appointment of Jörg Höhler and Dr. Oliver Malerius to ESWE Supply's leadership brings fresh momentum for the company’s future. Höhler, as the incoming chairman, aims to drive forward the transformation to sustainable, resilient energy supply. Dr. Oliver Malerius, with his deep expertise in digitalization, energy generation, and IT infrastructure, will bring a fresh perspective to the company's management.
The strengths of the new duo include technical detail knowledge, strategic thinking, and networking at the association level. This combination is expected to steer ESWE Supply towards continued growth and success in the energy and water industry.
According to an external analysis, ESWE's activities attributed to 281.5 million euros in regional economic output in 2021. This underscores the company's significant contribution to the local economy. As the company moves forward under its new leadership, it is focusing on continuity with development potential for the company.
The re-election of Ralf Schodlok, Jörg Höhler, and Dr. Oliver Malerius to the BDEW board signifies their collective influence in shaping the future of the energy and water industry. Their continued involvement in the association and the industry is a testament to their commitment to sustainable, resilient energy supply and the growth of the sector.
- Jörg Höhler, stepping into the leadership role at ESWE Supply in 2025, aims to drive the transformation towards sustainable, resilient energy supply in the finance sector.
- Dr. Oliver Malerius, with his expertise in digitalization and IT infrastructure, will bring a fresh perspective to the management of ESWE Supply's energy and water industry business.
- The re-election of Ralf Schodlok, Jörg Höhler, and Dr. Oliver Malerius to the BDEW board indicates their ongoing leadership roles in shaping the future of the finance, energy, and water industry.
