hep global Appoints Martin Vogt as CEO, Christian Hamann Moves to CFO in Leadership Transition

hep global Group, an international developer of solar energy projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS), announced a strategic reorganization of its management team on September 17, 2026. Martin Vogt, 44, has taken over as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, 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, a position he has held since May 2026. The transition, described as a long-prepared succession plan, underscores hep global's commitment to continuity in corporate leadership and a clear distribution of management responsibilities.

Vogt has been with hep global since early 2024, most recently serving as Chief Project Officer, where he oversaw global project development and played a key role in the strategic and operational advancement of the company's project business. In his new role, he will lead the company's next phase of development. Georg von Eichendorff Strachwitz continues as Chief Operating Officer, a position he has held since 2021.

In a statement, Hamann expressed gratitude for the trust of employees, customers, and partners over the past 17 years. "As an international developer of solar energy projects, we have made a significant contribution to the energy transition since our founding," he said. "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 thanked 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." He added that the company is committed to continuity in strategy and management, a focus on core European markets, and targeted new growth initiatives.

The leadership change comes as hep global continues to expand its global footprint. The owner-managed company, based in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has been developing and planning renewable energy projects for more than 15 years, primarily in Europe, Japan, and North America. Its strategic focus is on greenfield developments and the integration of BESS. The group employs around 120 people worldwide, with subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, Poland, the USA, Canada, and Japan.

For Texas and the broader U.S. market, the reorganization signals stability and a continued commitment to solar and battery storage development. As hep global maintains a presence in North America, its strategic focus on BESS and greenfield projects could translate into new opportunities for local partners, suppliers, and communities. The company's emphasis on continuity and targeted growth may also reassure investors and stakeholders involved in renewable energy projects across the state. More information about hep global is available at www.hepsolar.com.