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Gert Hinsenkamp

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Director Energy System at APL Automobil-Prüftechnik Landau GmbH
📍 Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Gert Hinsenkamp is the Director of Energy Systems at APL, an executive leader with deep expertise in sustainable electrical and fuel cell propulsion systems from his time at Mercedes-Benz. He leads global engineering teams in developing and integrating these advanced technologies. He holds a Ph. D. from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

He has an academic and professional interest in the automotive and rail industries, following major companies like BMW Group and Alstom. Recent activity suggests he also follows financial markets. He has contributed to literature on topics like burnout and depression, indicating an interest in mental well-being.

Unique fact: In addition to his corporate roles, he is the founder and CEO of his own engineering consulting firm, Swiss International Propulsion Engineering Solutions.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Director Energy System
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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Alternative Propulsion Systems
His career at Mercedes-Benz and APL has been dedicated to fuel cells, HV batteries, and hybrid propulsion systems, making it his core technical expertise.
Battery Technology
He has co-authored professional articles on topics such as battery raw materials, immersed battery cooling, and challenges related to fast charging for electric vehicles.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Director Energy System
APL Automobil-Prüftechnik Landau GmbH
2-2021 - 10-2022
Head of Powertrain Integration eDrive
APL Automobil-Prüftechnik Landau GmbH
11-2020
Founder and CEO
Swiss International Propulsion Engineering Solutions
6-2015 - 10-2020
Head of Powertrain Integration
Mercedes Benz AG
4-2002 - 5-2015
HEAD OF FUEL CELL HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Mercedes Benz AG
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Education
1987 - 1993
Ph.D.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
1981 - 1987
Engineering Degree
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
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