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Walburga Hemetsberger

Critic · DISC type C
Chief Executive Officer at SolarPower Europe
📍 Brussels Region, Belgium

As CEO of SolarPowerEurope, Walburga Hemetsberger is a key advocate for making solar the leading energy source in Europe. Her extensive career in the energy sector includes leadership roles in hydropower and hydrogen, complemented by a background in law and business administration from the Universität Innsbruck. She focuses on shaping policy to accelerate the clean energy transition.

Interesting fact: Walburga passed her Bar Exam with honors (cum laude) and co-authored a book on European banking and financial services law, showcasing a unique blend of legal, financial, and energy expertise.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Brussels Region, Belgium
Personality Overview

How Walburga shows up

Critic
Information Seeker
Precise

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Priorities

Topics Walburga cares about

Solar Energy Transition
Leads SolarPowerEurope with the clear mission of making solar the primary energy source to combat climate change and ensure Europe's competitiveness and energy security.
European Energy Security
Frequently links the rapid deployment of homegrown renewables, like solar, to reducing Europe's vulnerability to global energy price shocks and geopolitical instability.
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Career

Work history

2-2019
Chief Executive Officer
SolarPower Europe
3-2017 - 1-2019
Member of the Governing Board
FCH JU
3-2017 - 1-2019
Board member in charge of Energy Transition Solutions
Hydrogen Europe
2009 - 1-2019
Head of EU Representation Office
VERBUND AG
2006 - 2009
Advisor Financial Markets & Capital Markets Regulation
European Association of Public Banks (EAPB)
In the press

Media appearances

SolarPower Europe's Walburga Hemetsberger on Solar, …. Featured in Spotify
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The age of solar? | Walburga Hemetsberger (SolarPower Europe). Featured in Future Society Research – European University Institute
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Education
2016 - 2016
Self-Leadership (2016) & Negotiating to Create Value (2014)
Vlerick Business School
1994 - 2000
Master (Magistra)
Universität Innsbruck
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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