Andreas Kölling

COO @ Rivus Batteries | no metals. just molecules. powering Europe’s energy independence.

Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area

About

Impact nerd & entrepreneur. I enjoy working hard in entrepreneurial settings to create growth and build a better society.

Experience

  • COO & Co-founder at Rivus Batteries
    2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Rivus develops metal-free, truly green batteries from a resilient European value chain for stationary energy storage across real estate, industry, and utilities. Interested in collaborating on the energy transition? Let’s connect 💬

  • Sustainability Manager at Lynk & Co
    2022 - 2023 · 1 yr

    Responsible for developing Lynk & Co’s sustainability strategy and implementing key initiatives to achieve long-term business and sustainability goals.

  • Build up Nepal (6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Deputy Managing Director
      2017 - 2022 · 5 yrs

      Build up Nepal is an award-winning social enterprise, whose mission is to build climate-friendly homes and create resilient livelihoods in rural Nepal. Over six years I was the right-hand and shadow to the CEO, growing the company from five to thirty employees and from three project locations to over 300 micro-enterprises building 10 000 eco-friendly houses and 100 schools using an innovative interlocking brick technology. Build up Nepal's work and impact is recognized by: - Lipman Family Grand Prize Winner - MIT Solve Global Challenges Award - UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award - United Nations STI Award - Ashden Award for Sustainable Built Environment - World Habitat Silver Award - Innovation Award at Asia Pacific Shelter Forum - Waislitz Global Citizen Awards - Keeling Curve Prize Winner

    • Business Development Manager
      2016 - 2017 · 1 yr

      Business development, sales, partnership building and project management.

  • Management Trainee at Leading Light AB
    2015 - 2016 · 1 yr

    Mgt trainee at an innovative lighting start-up developing solar-powered and motion-sensor outdoor lighting.