Michael Gröger

Commercial & Operations Leader | Renewable Energy | PE-backed Growth & Transformation

Bavaria, Germany

About

I am a commercially driven operations leader with more than a decade of experience in scaling PE-backed companies, corporate ventures, and entrepreneurial spin-offs. My career spans renewable energy, industrials, and technology, where I have consistently delivered profitable growth, operational excellence, and value creation. Currently, I serve as Head of Commercial & Operations at Energy Partners GmbH, a PE-backed provider of solar, storage, and e-mobility solutions. I lead finance, controlling, operations, and project delivery — ensuring robust governance, KPI-driven performance, and scalable growth. Previously, I was Managing Director at GERMANTECH, building new ventures and growth initiatives with leading corporates and SMEs. I also held leadership roles in software and medtech spin-offs, where I drove financial planning, process excellence, and go-to-market strategies. My foundation was built at EY, where I advised clients across automotive, energy, manufacturing, and financial services. Core strengths: - P&L ownership & commercial management - Financial leadership & controlling - PE value creation & transformation - Operational excellence & process improvement - Business building & growth strategy With a strong track record across consulting, corporate, and PE-backed environments, I thrive in roles where discipline, execution, and entrepreneurial drive are required to unlock growth and performance.

Experience

  • Head of Commercial & Operations at Energy Partners GmbH
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    - Lead finance, commercial and operations for a PE-backed renewable energy provider (solar PV, storage, e-mobility). - Define and execute growth and value creation strategy in alignment with private equity stakeholders. - Establish KPI-driven performance management across sales, finance, and project delivery. - Structure and negotiate PPAs and long-term contracts to secure stable revenue streams. - Strengthen governance, compliance, and investor reporting to ensure scalable growth.

  • Managing Partner at GMGMT - Gröger Management GmbH
    Oct 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

    - Angel Investments - Management Consulting - Business Building

  • GERMANTECH (Berlin und Umgebung, Deutschland · Hybrid)
    • Managing Director
      Jul 2019 - Apr 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      - Built and scaled a management advisory boutique for corporates and SMEs. - Held P&L responsibility, led teams, and ensured delivery excellence. - Designed and executed new business models, growth initiatives, and transformation programs. - Worked across industries including automotive, chemicals, energy, manufacturing, and private equity.

    • Director Corporate Partnerships
      Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 · 6 mos

      Program Management, Project Delivery, Engagement Management, Partnership Development, Pricing Negotiations, Contract Management, Process Improvement

  • General Manager at Interact ESG GmbH
    Feb 2022 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    - Spun out an ESG reporting software venture from a DAX corporate. - Designed process mapping and target operating models. - Oversaw software development stack and go-to-market strategy.

  • General Manager at Liquibot
    Aug 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

    - Led organizational set-up and operations for a medtech spin-off. - Defined hardware product strategy and development. - Implemented quality management, financial planning, and controlling systems.