LION Smart Production GmbH, a subsidiary of LION E-Mobility Group, is expanding its stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS) business with the addition of two internationally experienced experts. Winfried Wahl has been appointed Head of BESS Strategy, and Sebastian Bujnoch will serve as Manager Business and Sales Development, focusing on international supplier relationships and customer development across Europe. This move underscores the strategic importance of the BESS segment as a key growth pillar for the company.
Stationary energy storage systems are critical for integrating renewable energy, stabilizing power grids, and enabling future-proof energy supply concepts. By strengthening its BESS team, LION Smart aims to develop high-performance, scalable storage solutions and contribute to the energy transition.
Winfried Wahl brings over 18 years of experience in developing markets for photovoltaic systems and stationary energy storage. A graduate electrical engineer from RWTH Aachen University, he has expertise across the entire value chain, from technology and product positioning to market entry strategies and international partner networks. In previous roles, he shaped the European market entry of companies like Hithium and LONGi, and contributed to developments such as the BNEF Tier 1 listing and reinsurance eligibility through Munich Re. He also co-authored the IEA World Energy Outlook Special Report 2024 and serves as a jury member of PV Magazine. At LION Smart, Wahl will focus on refining strategic positioning, developing competitive product and business models, and expanding partnerships in stationary energy storage.
Sebastian Bujnoch complements the team with extensive international leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, and the battery sector. His career includes strategic and operational roles in complex international markets, with a particular focus on China and Asian manufacturing markets, where he gained deep insights into industrial scaling and supply chain structures over 16 years. At LION Smart, Bujnoch will concentrate on building and scaling the BESS business unit, strengthening relationships with Chinese suppliers, and broadening the customer portfolio in Europe.
“With Winfried Wahl and Sebastian Bujnoch, we are gaining two individuals who combine strategic market insight, international experience, and operational execution capabilities in an ideal way,” said Dr. Joachim Damasky, CEO of LION E-Mobility AG. “Their expertise will play an important role in systematically building our BESS business and positioning LION Smart as a strong partner in the European energy storage market.”
LION E-Mobility AG manufactures lithium-ion battery packs for electric vehicles and stationary applications, operating highly automated module assembly lines in Germany. The company is listed on stock exchanges in Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg. More information is available at www.lionemobility.com.
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