Joachim Kabs

Joachim Kabs is an accomplished professional in the energy sector with extensive experience in technical leadership and management. Currently serving as Geschäftsführer Ressort Technik and Geschäftsführer Ressort Netzdienste at Bayernwerk since February 2021, Kabs also holds the position of Vorstandsvorsitzender at VDE Forum Netztechnik/Netzbetrieb (VDE FNN) since April 2021. Previous roles include membership on the directorate at Kopernikus ENSURE and Vorstand Ressort Netztechnik at Schleswig-Holstein Netz AG. Kabs has a rich history of overseeing technical operations, engaging with political and regulatory bodies, and leading change management initiatives. Kabs' early career involved significant contributions at E.ON Netz, including leadership roles in network development and asset management, as well as technical project management. An academic background includes a Dr.rer.nat. in Physics from TU Bergakademie Freiberg and a Diplom in Physics from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.