New management at Geothermie Neubrandenburg GmbH (GTN)
Dr. André Deinhardt and Stefan Thiem have taken over the management of Geothermie Neubrandenburg GmbH (GTN) with effect from 1 January 2024. GTN has been part of COWI, a Danish company active in the fields of engineering, architecture, energy and the environment, since May 2023.
Dr. André Deinhardt joined GTN after eleven years as Managing Director of the German Geothermal Energy Association. The Federal Geothermal Energy Association represents around 450 members. Dr. André Deinhardt studied public law, economics and business administration in Munich, Hagen and Cambridge (UK). Dr. André Deinhardt takes over the commercial management of GTN.
Stefan Thiem has been Head of Reservoir Engineering at GTN for eight years and is an authorized signatory. He studied geosciences at the University of Potsdam and has been responsible for a large number of successful shallow and deep geothermal projects. Stefan Thiem takes over the technical management of GTN.
The founders and previous managing directors of GTN, Dr. Peter Seibt and Dr. Frank Kabus, are retiring after more than 30 years of successful work.
Klaus Winther Ringgaard, Senior Vice President of COWI's energy division, is delighted to have GTN and its 30 employees on board.
"We see major changes in the energy markets. Strong core competencies in the sustainable energy sectors will be crucial for realizing the heat transition." By joining forces and leveraging our synergies in district heating and geothermal expertise, we can continue to support the transition in Germany and beyond - this goes hand in hand with our vision of shaping a sustainable and liveable world together. Now in close cooperation with GTN," says Klaus Winther Ringgaard.
About Geothermie Neubrandenburg GmbH (GTN): GTN is an internationally active consulting and planning office of engineers and geologists. Its services cover the entire spectrum of geotechnical and engineering solutions for geothermal energy supply. GTN became part of COWI in May 2023 in connection with the acquisition of the Icelandic green energy company Mannvit.
About COWI: Together with customers, partners and colleagues, COWI is working to create a future where people and societies thrive by jointly developing sustainable solutions that improve people's quality of life. COWI's 8,000 employees are mainly based in Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India and offer their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and the environment.
Press contacts:
Dr. André Deinhardt, Managing Director, andre.deinhardt@gtn-online.de, +49 172 7985854
Emma Wahlberg-Melvig, Head of Communications, emwa@cowi.com, +45 4176 0689