Energy supplier EnBW has announced a significant succession on its executive board. From 2026, a new Labour Director will steer strategic areas, setting the course for the company’s future.
Key Takeaways
- EnBW has appointed Charlotte Beissel as Labour Director, effective 1 July 2026, following the retirement of Colette Rückert-Hennen.
- Beissel will oversee Personnel, Legal & Compliance, and Corporate Real Estate departments after a short induction period.
- She brings experience from Stadtwerke Düsseldorf AG, where she served as a board member and Labour Director since 2021.
- Key figures praise Beissel for her ability to inspire and her commitment to people and organisational challenges in the energy sector.
- Her previous roles include management positions within the administration of Düsseldorf, highlighting her strong background in human resources.
The supervisory board of the German energy supplier EnBW has appointed Charlotte Beissel to its executive board, effective 1 July 2026. Following a brief induction period, she will assume the responsibilities of Colette Rückert-Hennen on 1 September 2026. At that point, she will also be appointed as Labour Director.
Beissel’s future responsibilities will encompass the departments of Personnel, Legal & Compliance, and Corporate Real Estate. The transition facilitates an agreed-upon change on the executive board. This is because Colette Rückert-Hennen is set to retire ahead of schedule on 31 August 2026. Moreover, Ms. Rückert-Hennen will remain available to EnBW for special projects and supervisory board mandates.
Experienced Manager Moves to Enbw
Charlotte Beissel has been with Stadtwerke Düsseldorf since 2017, initially as an authorised signatory and head of the human resources department. She has served as a member of the board and Labour Director since October 2021. In this role, her responsibilities included personnel, digitalisation and IT. In addition, she oversaw sales, customer management, and energy services.
Prior to her tenure at Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, the law graduate held management positions within the administration of the state capital of Düsseldorf. For example, she served as head of the main office for personnel, organisation, and IT.
Statements on the Leadership Change
The appointment has been commented on by several key figures. “I am pleased that with Dr. Charlotte Beissel, a successor has been found with whom I have worked in a spirit of trust for many years,” stated Colette Rückert-Hennen, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board. She added that Dr. Beissel possesses the necessary ability “to inspire people and translate visions into a future-proof and innovative organisation.”
Klarissa Lerp, Chairwoman of the Works Council and Deputy Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, described Dr. Beissel as a Labour Director who stands for “practised co-determination,” noting that she had shaped Stadtwerke Düsseldorf with her “keen sense for people, organisation, and the current challenges of the energy industry.”
Julien Mounier, CEO of Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, commented on their collaboration, stating, “Her consistent commitment to cultural transformation, the digitalisation of work, and the focus on customers have permanently strengthened the company.”
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