LION Smart Production GmbH, part of LION E-Mobility Group, is accelerating its expansion in stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS) by adding two internationally experienced experts to its team. Winfried Wahl has been appointed as Head of BESS Strategy, while Sebastian Bujnoch joins as Manager Business and Sales Development, focusing on international supplier relationships and customer development across Europe.
This personnel expansion underscores the strategic importance of the BESS segment as a key growth pillar for LION Smart. Stationary energy storage systems are critical for integrating renewable energy, stabilizing power grids, and enabling future-proof energy supply concepts. The company aims to develop high-performance, scalable, and market-oriented storage solutions to contribute to further electrification and the energy transition.
Winfried Wahl brings over 18 years of experience in developing markets for photovoltaic systems and stationary energy storage solutions. A graduate electrical engineer from RWTH Aachen University, he has expertise across the entire value chain, from technology and product positioning to market entry strategies, bankability, and regulatory requirements. In previous roles, Wahl played a key part in shaping the European market entry of companies such as Hithium and LONGi, building brands and product portfolios, and establishing regional structures. He also supported developments such as the BNEF Tier 1 listing and reinsurance eligibility through Munich Re. As co-author of the IEA World Energy Outlook Special Report 2024 and a long-standing jury member of PV Magazine, Wahl has built an extensive network within the international energy industry. Since June 2026, he has been responsible for the strategic development of the BESS business segment at LION Smart in Garching, focusing on refining the company’s strategic positioning, developing competitive product and business models, and expanding partnerships.
Sebastian Bujnoch complements the BESS team with extensive international leadership and industry experience in manufacturing, operations, and the battery sector. His career spans strategic and operational responsibilities in complex international markets, with a particular focus on China and Asian manufacturing markets, where he gained deep insights into industrial scaling, supply chain structures, and cross-border collaboration over 16 years. At LION Smart, Bujnoch is focused on building and scaling the BESS business unit, strengthening and expanding strategic relationships with Chinese suppliers, and broadening the customer portfolio in Europe.
“With Winfried Wahl and Sebastian Bujnoch, we are gaining two individuals who combine strategic market insight, international experience, and operational execution capabilities in an ideal way,” said Dr. Joachim Damasky, CEO of LION E-Mobility AG. “Their expertise will play an important role in systematically building our BESS business and positioning LION Smart as a strong partner in the European energy storage market.”
LION E-Mobility AG, listed on the stock exchanges in Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg (ISIN: CH0560888270, WKN: A2QH 97), is a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs offering customized plug-and-play solutions for electric vehicles, stationary, and industrial applications.
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