Jan-Hendrik Ernst

Director EMEA Sales and Business Development

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Energy transition professional with 20+ years of experience in Engineering / Sales / Application Engineering, with products/ systems/ solutions for international B to B energy markets, in various industrial areas (Power Grid, Renewables, Industrial, Automotive, Transportation & Telecoms) Dynamic sales and business development leader with extensive expertise in energy storage solutions, power systems supported by technical and commercial market expansion strategies. Proven track record of supporting international power companies in establishing and growing their presence in the European / EMEA market. Adept at identifying opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and navigating regulatory landscapes. Active member of leading energy transition networks, contributing to the advancement of clean energy technologies.

Experience

  • Director EMEA Sales and Business Development at Maxwell Technologies
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • GenCell Energy (Full-time · 4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director EMEA Sales and Business Development
      Jan 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Manager Europe Sales
      Aug 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Reactive Technologies Limited (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Sales & Business Development Manager
      Sep 2020 - Sep 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Technical Manager Grid
      Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Maxwell Technologies (7 yrs 2 mos)
    • Key-Account-Manager
      Jan 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Sales Application Engineering Manager EMEA
      May 2017 - Mar 2018 · 11 mos

    • Sr. Application Engineer EMEA
      Aug 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Engineering Consultant at Ruetz Systems Solution/ consultant for BMW
    2009 - 2012 · 3 yrs