Markus Lesser - Energy is a state of mind.

[ MARKUS LESSER /
EXECUTIVE ADVISORY ]

Transformation requires this intellectual energy just as much as wind farms, hydrogen projects or political decisions. Where markets are shifting and technologies are growing, we need people who can understand complexity and are not afraid of change.
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With 20 years in the international energy industry and over 30 years of experience in management, as CEO, COO and supervisory board member, Markus Lesser accompanies precisely these moments.

[ Portfolio ]

Markus Lesser's experience in boardrooms, international projects and political arenas provides guidance in times of uncertainty. He recognises opportunities in transition, provides leadership in complex transformation processes and directs energy to where it can have the greatest impact. His advisory work combines knowledge, clarity and the instinct to take the right steps in times of change.

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Strategic realignment and business model development
Support for transformation and change processes
Internationalisation and growth in regulated markets
Managing restructuring
Interim management

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Strategic consulting for energy policy decision-making processes
Support for complex infrastructure and transformation projects
Bridge between industry, politics, the public sector and the capital market
Moderation and structuring of complex stakeholder landscapes

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Advising private equity investors and strategic investors
Due diligence, assessment of technological and regulatory risks
Portfolio and asset strategies, buy-and-build approaches
Post-merger integration and exit preparation
Supporting the acquisition of companies or portfolios

Services

Industrial and technological expertise

[ projects ]

Markus Lesser has in-depth operational, technical and economic expertise across the entire renewable energy value chain. He also has extensive experience in conventional power plant construction and the conventional energy industry energy industry – from planning and plant engineering to the operation of large-scale generation facilities. He has been involved in projects in over 20 countries and on five continents.

Windkraftanlagen auf grüner Wiese neben einem Nadelwald unter blauem Himmel mit Wolken.

Onshore and offshore wind energy

Großes Solarfeld mit mehreren Windturbinen im Hintergrund bei Sonnenaufgang oder -untergang.

Photovoltaics

Luftaufnahme einer Industrieanlage mit angrenzendem Photovoltaik-Feld und grünen Feldern in einer ländlichen Umgebung.

Hydrogen and Power-to-X

Luftaufnahme großer blauer Industriesilos mit orangenförmigen Brücken und Förderbändern unter bewölktem Himmel.

Storage technologies

Zwei große grüne Biogastanks mit Metallrohren und technischem Equipment vor blauem Himmel und grüner Landschaft.

Biogas and hybrid energy systems

Feld mit Strommasten, Umspannwerk und Windkraftanlagen unter bewölktem Himmel.

International project development

Große schwarze Gasleitung neben einem langen Bodengrabungsgraben unter einem bewölkten Himmel.

Traditional energy industry

Große industrielle Lüftungs- und Rohrleitungssysteme mit roten Ventilen in einem sauberen technischen Raum.

Plant engineering

[ Resume ]

Executive Advisor in the areas of Energy Leadership, Transformation & Capital Markets

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Technical foundation.
Strategic horizon.

More than a decade in the international power plant and supplier industry has laid the foundation for a deep understanding of complex systems, characterised by engineering thinking, system comprehension and industrial precision.

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Renewables as a new beginning

Markus Lesser has been actively shaping the global transformation of energy supply since 2000. In leading roles at Nordex, Renergys and Epuron, he was responsible for international projects, new markets and the transition from technology to scalable business models.

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Transformation with responsibility

As CEO and Chairman of the Board of PNE AG, he led the company through a strategic realignment and growth to capital market maturity and positioning in the S-DAX/TechDAX.

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Bridge Builder of the Energy Transition

In close collaboration with politics, industry, and associations, Markus Lesser operates where decisions set the course. He connects industrial realities with political ambition and creates space for forward-looking solutions.

Energy is more than just technology – it arises from thinking, decision-making and the courage to try new things. Markus Lesser supports companies, investors and politicians in effectively implementing transformation and strategically shaping the energy transition.

[ Contact ]

Get in touch

Address

Mozartweg 22
41352 Korschenbroich
Deutschland

telephone

+49 173 7374673

E-mail

info@markuslesser.de

Markus Lesser in einem dunklen Anzug bedient ein Tablet mit den Händen.

[ FAQs ]

More about Markus Lesser

Who is Markus Lesser?

Markus Lesser is an executive advisor for energy strategy, transformation processes and capital markets. With over 30 years of experience in the international energy industry, he advises executive boards, supervisory boards, investors and political decision-makers.

What services does Markus Lesser offer as an executive advisor?

He supports companies and public institutions in strategic realignment, business model development, international expansion projects, M&A transactions, ESG strategies and green tech initiatives. He also accompanies change management and transformation processes in the energy sector.

In which areas of renewable energy does Markus Lesser have expertise?

He is an expert in wind energy (onshore and offshore), photovoltaics, hydrogen, storage technologies, biogas and hybrid energy systems. Markus Lesser has successfully implemented projects in over 20 countries on five continents.

How does Markus Lesser provide support in M&A and capital market matters?

He advises on due diligence, deal structuring, assessment of technological risks, portfolio and asset strategies, buy-and-build approaches and post-merger integration. This ensures that investments and corporate developments in the field of renewable energies are successfully implemented.

What experience does Markus Lesser have in the international energy market?

Markus Lesser has over 30 years of international experience, has managed projects in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia, and has worked with partners in more than 20 countries. He is familiar with the technical, regulatory and economic challenges of global energy projects.

What role does Markus Lesser play in energy policy and associations?

He has been active in energy policy and economic committees for many years, including BDEW, WAB e.V. and the Economic Council of Lower Saxony. This enables him to connect industry, politics and the capital market and act as a bridge builder for strategic decisions and projects.

Energy is a state of mind.

Strategic Consulting & Transformation

Energy Policy & Stakeholder Management

Capital Markets, M&A & Investors