''More than 90 percent of BARTEC portfolio is already certified for use with hydrogen applications''

Thomas, you are the new Global H2 Manager at BARTEC. Why is H2 such an important future topic for BARTEC and what are your goals that you want to achieve in the first 100 days?

Hydrogen will play an important role in the energy transition and an emission-free future. A meta-study conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute on behalf of the German National Hydrogen Council indicates a potential hydrogen demand of up to 47 TWh in 2030 in Germany alone. Added to this there is almost the same demand for synthesis products made from hydrogen. One of the main dangers of hydrogen is its high flammability and its tendency to explode. This is where BARTEC comes into play with its decades of experience and the fact that more than 90 percent of its portfolio is already certified for use with hydrogen applications.

You previously worked for BVD (BARTEC Vertrieb Deutschland GmbH) as a Key Account Manager. What experience gained in this role will be useful to you in your new role and how would you like to organize the cooperation with the BUs and sales regions in the best possible way in the future?

Thanks to my close contact with a wide variety of customers, I know the requirements and challenges that need to be overcome, as well as our competitive situation. My experience from projects such as NEOM also helps me to better understand the current market for hydrogen production. The key to good cooperation with all internal and external stakeholders will be communication. In my new role, I therefore also see myself as an interface so that we can continue to drive this important topic forward together.

What do you do in your free time besides working at BARTEC? Are there any special interests that contribute to your new job?

I enjoy being out in nature with my dog and being active with my hands. I also enjoy renovating houses and am freelancing as an Arborist. I also enjoy reading and volunteer in a management position at the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW). The experience I have gained helps me to quickly absorb and understand technical issues. At THW, I learned how to make decisions in the field and adapt them to constantly changing situations.