Harald Poppinga

Harald Poppinga is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in program management, engineering, and operations within the energy sector. Currently serving as Program Lead for BESS Strategy Execution and General Project Manager at Uniper since January 2024, Harald previously held key positions at Seaway 7 from January 2014 to December 2023, including Engineering Director, Operations Director, and Senior Project Manager for Offshore Wind. Harald's leadership responsibilities involved guiding global engineering teams and ensuring adherence to HSE requirements while managing complex offshore wind projects. Prior roles include Head of FUNA Global Safety Systems GmbH at Wärtsilä and various positions at E.ON and PreussenElektra, focusing on operational excellence and technical expertise in thermal power plants. Harald holds a Diploma in Applied Management from the University of Warwick and a Dipl.-Wi. Ing in Business/Managerial Economics from Hamburger Fern-Hochschule.