The hep global Group, an international specialist in solar project and battery energy storage system (BESS) development, has reorganized its management team for its next phase of growth. Effective immediately, Martin Vogt (44) has taken over as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding company founder Christian Hamann (55), who stepped down from the CEO role at his own request after nearly 17 years. Hamann will remain with the management team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a position he has held since May 2026. Georg von Eichendorff Strachwitz continues as Chief Operating Officer (COO), a role he has filled since 2021.
The succession plan, carefully prepared over the long term, underscores hep global’s commitment to leadership continuity and a clear distribution of responsibilities. Martin Vogt, who joined the group in early 2024 and most recently served as Chief Project Officer overseeing global project development, played a key role in advancing the company’s project business strategically and operationally. His elevation to CEO signals a focus on further strengthening hep global’s position as a reliable partner for solar and battery storage projects. “I am very grateful for the trust of our employees, customers, and partners over the past 17 years,” Hamann said. “As an international developer of solar energy projects, we have made a significant contribution to the energy transition since our founding. Martin Vogt is a leader who knows our company, our markets, and our strategic priorities very well. At the same time, I will remain closely connected to hep global as CFO and will focus on the company’s financial management.”
Vogt expressed gratitude to founders Christian Hamann and Thorsten Eitle, as well as other shareholders, for their trust and contributions. “hep global has many years of experience in the international development of solar energy projects and an established platform in our core markets,” Vogt said. “In recent years, we have consistently adapted our organizational and cost structures to changing market conditions. In doing so, we have laid the groundwork for the next phase of development. Our focus remains clear: We want to further strengthen our position as a reliable partner for the development of solar and battery storage projects. To this end, we are committed to continuity in our strategy and management, a focus on our core European markets, and targeted new growth initiatives.”
The reorganization comes at a pivotal time for the renewable energy sector, as demand for solar and battery storage solutions continues to rise globally. With around 120 employees and subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, Poland, the USA, Canada, and Japan, hep global is well-positioned to capitalize on the energy transition. The leadership transition ensures stability while allowing Hamann to concentrate on financial strategy, a critical area as the company pursues new growth opportunities. For more information, visit www.hepsolar.com.
