Dieter Klein is the new Chief Executive Officer of the fuel-cell systems developer P21 GmbH
Effective immediately, Dieter Klein has been named the new CEO of the provider of energy-management solutions and has accordingly been entrusted with strategic and operative managerial responsibilities.
In his previous position at P21, Klein was responsible for all sales and marketing activities worldwide. He also took care of cooperative activities such as partnerships and the implementation of services, as well as orientating the firm’s portfolio of solutions to meet its customers’ needs in the target markets of Europe, MEA and Asia.
“During the past year, Dieter Klein optimally familiarized himself with the market and the needs of our customers, and he was an essential participant in successful business transactions. Now he will also contribute his expertise in a strategic capacity,” says Waldemar Jantz, chairman of the advisory board of the P21 GmbH and representative of the principal shareholder, the Munich-based venture-capital firm Target Partners. “Dieter Klein is distinguished by his profound managerial know-how, his strong sense of dedication, and his undeviating orientation toward success. These characteristics combine to make him the ideal choice to serve as the business’s CEO.”
Before joining P21, Klein was CEO of Nokia Siemens Networks Indonesia, in which position he directed the entire operative business of the merged enterprise in Indonesia and thus formatively contributed to its economic success. Klein has held numerous highresponsibility positions in the course of his professional career, thereby acquiring crossfunctional managerial expertise in the telecommunications industry and comprehensive global business praxis.
“I am honored by the trust my colleagues have placed in me,” Klein says. “Our focal
point is to further develop our portfolio of solutions and services to optimally meet the needs of our customers: i.e. using energy with the greatest possible efficiency while simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions. My highly motivated coworkers and I daily strive to reach these important goals. Together with my team, I intend to further develop P21 so that we can achieve our growth targets.”
About P21
Headquartered in Munich, P21 GmbH develops, produces and markets energy-management solutions for the telecommunications industry. P21 has successfully proven the capability of its technology in various field tests with international mobile-telephony providers since 2004. On the basis of its patented hydrogen-powered PEM fuel-cell systems, the enterprise is already a leading supplier of energy solutions to assure uninterrupted electrical supply. P21 broadened its portfolio of services in 2009 to include other products and solutions which contribute toward efficient energy savings and cost reductions, as well as toward reduced CO2 emissions. Founded in 2001, P21 currently employs a staff of 50 people.
