Enapter AG announced that Armin Steiner, the long-standing Chairman of the Supervisory Board, has stepped down from his position effective February 17, 2026. Steiner departed at his own request to pursue other professional engagements. The Supervisory Board will now consist of three members. Ragnar Kruse, who previously served as Deputy Chairman, was elected as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Concurrently, Eva Katheder was elected Deputy Chairwoman. The Management Board and Supervisory Board expressed gratitude to Steiner for his long-standing commitment, trusting cooperation, and valuable contributions to the company's development.
Enapter is a globally active greentech company that develops and markets AEM electrolyzers for green hydrogen production, alongside its digital platform CoreKraft. The company's patented Anion Exchange Membrane technology eliminates the need for expensive and scarce raw materials like iridium. Its modular design enables efficient and scalable production of green hydrogen, even with fluctuating energy supplies from solar and wind power. With CoreKraft, Enapter offers a manufacturer-independent digital platform for controlling, monitoring, and optimizing hydrogen and energy systems. This platform supports the integration of different electrolyzer technologies and energy components within a unified architecture, assisting partners in implementing technology-neutral, hybrid plant concepts.
Thousands of Enapter AEM electrolyzers are already operational with over 360 customers across more than 55 countries worldwide. The Enapter Group is headquartered in Germany, with research and production facilities in Italy and a joint venture with the Wolong Group in China. Enapter AG is listed on the regulated market of the Frankfurt and Hamburg stock exchanges. Further information about the company is available on its official website at https://www.enapter.com.
This leadership transition occurs as Enapter continues to expand its global footprint in the green hydrogen sector. The election of Ragnar Kruse as chairman signals continuity in governance, given his prior role as deputy chairman. For business and technology leaders, this change highlights the strategic importance of stable supervisory board leadership in scaling innovative clean energy technologies. The green hydrogen market, critical for decarbonizing industries like transportation and manufacturing, relies on companies like Enapter to advance cost-effective and scalable solutions. Leadership stability can influence investor confidence and the company's ability to execute its growth strategy, particularly as it leverages partnerships and its digital platform CoreKraft to drive adoption. The transition underscores how governance evolves in high-growth technology firms navigating the complex energy transition landscape.
