Hanna Schlegel

Hanna Schlegel is a seasoned professional currently serving as Chief of Staff for Business Operations at Proxima Fusion since July 2025. Prior experience includes a role as Program Manager for Battery Recycling at Northvolt from August 2021 to June 2025, where responsibilities encompassed establishing a new mechanical recycling factory and managing plant upgrades. Prior positions at ABB involved directing hardware engineering for process control and automation, and serving as Engineering Lead and Plant Engineer. Hanna's career began with consulting in the renewable energy field and includes extensive educational credentials with multiple master's degrees in Energy Innovation, Nuclear Engineering, and Nuclear Material Science, as well as a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.