Knut Kappenberg

Dr. Knut Kappenberg has worked within R&D, innovation and management roles for over 30 years. After his Diploma and PhD in Germany, he worked in Valencia/ Spain for 6 years as EU-project manager for SMEs and at the same time as EU network manager in Dublin/ Ireland. Between 2006 and 2013, Knut held the position as Global R&D Manager in a globally active, stock market-listed company group. Since 2013, Knut is Head of the Research Service and Manager for International Cooperation and Networks at efzn. His roles comprise leading cross-site and cross-disciplinary research, innovation and business development teams. He coordinates efzn’s Hydrogen Research Network and is representative for the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) and the Hydrogen Europe Research Network.