Qualitas Energy, a global investment and management firm specializing in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, has appointed Clemens Susen as Head of Investment in Germany, effective February 1, 2025. He will lead the company’s investment strategy in the country. This change comes as Johannes Overbeck, the previous Head of Investment, moves into his new role as Co-CEO. Overbeck will now oversee Investment, Structured Finance, Finance, and Legal operations.
Clemens Susen stated “I am thrilled to bring my experience to such a forward-thinking and dedicated company. Germany offers enormous potential for expanding wind energy, and I am confident that through strategic investments and collaborative partnerships, we can make a meaningful impact in accelerating the energy transition.”
Johannes Overbeck, Co-CEO at Qualitas Energy Deutschland GmbH, mentioned “We are delighted to welcome Clemens Susen as Head of Investment. With his solid expertise and extensive experience in structuring investments within the renewable energy sector, he will play a crucial role in advancing our ambitions in the German wind energy market. The energy transition requires substantial investments, particularly in wind energy projects, an area in which Clemens has demonstrated his expertise.”
Susen brings extensive experience from companies like AREAM Group and EY. At Qualitas Energy, he will focus on identifying and executing key investment opportunities, particularly acquiring wind project rights in development, repowering projects, and platform acquisitions. To support its growth in wind energy, Qualitas Energy is investing heavily through its €2.4 billion Qualitas Energy Fund V. The company’s German subsidiary specializes in acquiring, financing, developing, building, and operating onshore wind projects. With a team of over 250 employees, it operates from six key locations: Berlin, Hamburg, Wiesbaden, Trier, Cologne, and Stuttgart.
