Florian is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in the global energy and Silicon Valley tech industry, having held leadership positions at RWE AG, innogy SE/E.ON SE, and other prominent organizations. His areas of expertise include:
- Scaling tech growth: execute growth strategies for new technologies
- Digital transformation: scaling digital initiatives and driving innovation
- Strategic & venture investments: Identifying and investing in startups and scale-ups
- Mergers & Acquisitions: Leading complex M&A and restructuring processes
Florian is the Chief Commercial Officer and General Manager Energy at Intertrust, a Silicon Valley-based scale-up specializing in AI-driven data security and interoperability. He oversees the energy business, product sales, business and corporate development, and M&A activities.
Intertrust's innovative software technologies address a wide range of data challenges, from edge devices to cloud/AI layers, utilizing secure systems, and cloud-based solutions. Intertrust is backed by a consortium of prominent energy companies, including E.ON (EU), JERA (JPN), and Origin (AUS), as well as a leading Silicon Valley technology investor, WIL ($2 billion financial VC/PE investor), and additional large corporations (Panasonic, Sony, Phillips).
Prior to his current role at Intertrust, Florian spent 15 years at RWE AG in various leadership positions. He served as CEO and Managing Director of their Silicon Valley innovation and investments entity, overseeing strategic US investments and innovation activities valued at over $50 million. His focus was on acquiring and developing energy data technology. He also played a key role in incubating internal startups and is the founder of the Free Electrons program, a global accelerator for energy utilities.
Prior to this, Florian was appointed by the Executive Board of RWE AG to spearhead a result improvement program worth over $2.5 billion. He served as Managing Director of the Dutch services business and oversaw multiple M&A transactions exceeding $10 billion. Florian also played a key role in acquiring and integrating a $7 billion+ acquisition into the RWE Group.
Earlier in his career, Florian gained experience working for major global consulting firms, focusing on M&A, corporate finance, and strategy.
Florian holds a Master's degree in economics from the University of Passau, Germany. He has completed executive programs at INSEAD and IMD. Florian has collaborated with Stanford University on various projects and is a frequent speaker at prominent industry and innovation events.