Claus Wattendrup

Claus Wattendrup is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, currently serving as the Head of Solar & Batteries at Vattenfall since 2009. In this role, Wattendrup oversees European-wide business development and has been instrumental in establishing an open innovation platform for collaboration with start-ups. Previously, Wattendrup held key positions such as Director Offshore Wind, managing major offshore wind projects, negotiations, and successful divestments. Additional roles include Managing Director at Vattenfall Solar GmbH and Founder/Managing Director at Munich Strategy Group and workXL AG. Wattendrup's academic credentials include degrees from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, London Business School, and Technische Universität Berlin, where a Master's degree in Energy and Process Engineering was earned.