Entega appoints Thomas Schmidt as its new Chairman from 2026. He is set to steer the company towards a sustainable future with a planned investment of over 1.1 billion euros in regional infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
- Thomas Schmidt will become Chairman of Entega from 1 January 2026, succeeding Marie-Luise Wolff.
- He plans to invest over 1.1 billion euros in sustainable regional infrastructure, focusing on fibre optics and heat transition.
- Schmidt has been with Entega since February 2022, previously managing various roles in the German energy sector.
Effective 1 January 2026, Thomas Schmidt will assume the role of Chairman of the Board at the Darmstadt-based eco-energy and telecommunications provider Entega. He will succeed Marie-Luise Wolff. The company’s three-member board will consist of Schmidt, alongside Chief Financial Officer Albrecht Förster and Andreas Niedermaier, the board member for human resources and infrastructure.
Focus on Sustainable Infrastructure
“I am very much looking forward to the new task of leading Entega forward with a strong team and expanding its sustainable orientation. We will strengthen the regional infrastructure – especially fibre optics and the heat transition – and invest more than 1.1 billion euros in the coming years. This is an enormous effort for which we are well positioned,” stated Thomas Schmidt.
Career and Experience
Thomas Schmidt has been the board member for sales and trading at Entega since February 2022. He previously held various management positions within the German group, including Chairman of the Management Board of Entega Medianet GmbH, Managing Director of PEP Breitband GmbH, and Chairman of the Management Board of Entega Plus GmbH. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at Frankfurt-based energy supplier Mainova.
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