The Quantron AG family is expanding and welcomes Ulrich Hörnke as its new CFO, Chief Financial Officer.

In addition to the CFO’s classic tasks in the areas of accounting, controlling, internal and external reporting and risk management, Hörnke, as part of the board of directors, will also be responsible for implementing Quantron AG’s strategy and its strategic and international development. Another focus will be on securing the liquidity required to implement Quantron AG’s ambitious plans, including medium-term planning for the placement of Quantron AG on an international capital market.

Hörnke will support Quantron AG in the finance department with his 25 years of OEM experience and another five years of experience building start-ups in California and Germany. Milestones in his career include well-known manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz (Europe, Japan and Hong Kong), Mitsubishi (Japan) and Chrysler Group (USA, China and Europe) as CFO.

Freshly appointed, Ulrich Hörnke says: «I am very pleased to be part of this innovative company and its competent and motivated team. Quantron’s business model convinces me especially with regard to the industrial application of hydrogen technology in the mobility sector»

On the other hand, Michael Perschke, CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Quantron AG, added: «Ulrich Hörnke’s distinctive strategic skills and his goal-oriented approach are a perfect fit for our team. He combines internationality, the know-how of an OEM as well as a start-up EV and his strong networking with international capital partners. I look forward to working with him again».

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