Katharina David, CEO of K2 Systems, has been appointed to the Board of SolarPower Europe, strengthening the voice of the European solar industry within the association. She succeeds Thomas Rührlinger (Fronius). As CEO of K2 Systems, she brings her experience from the international solar sector to the Board and supports the strategic direction of the association.

In addition, Julius Beutel, Vice President Photovoltaic Solutions at Weidmüller, has joined the Board as the successor to Dr. Christian Westermeier (Wacker).

Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, welcomed the new Board members: “It is a pleasure to welcome Katharina David from K2 Systems and Julius Beutel from Weidmüller to the Board. As leaders of two prominent European manufacturing companies, they play a central role in building a resilient and secure Europe. We look forward to working together to advance the solar-driven energy transition.”