Uniper : Astrid Quarten to leave Uniper; Luis Ramos to oversee the Corporate Communication & Governmental Relations function starting October 1

The Uniper SE Management Board has chosen Luis Ramos (52) to be the new head of Corporate Communication & Governmental Relations. Ramos, who has degrees in engineering and communications, will start on October 1, 2019, and report to CEO Andreas Schierenbeck. He will oversee corporate communications, brand and channel management, employee and management communications, governmental and public relations, and event management.

Uniper CEO Andreas Schierenbeck said:'We're delighted that Luis Ramos, an outstanding colleague and proven expert in communications and marketing, will be joining Uniper. Having had the pleasure of working with him for several years, I'm fully convinced that he knows and understands the needs of customers and other external stakeholders as well as the legitimate interests of employees. Our corporate communications function is already strong, and I'm certain that Luis will improve it further as he guides it into the future.'

Luis Ramos comes from thyssenkrupp Elevator, where he has overseen the communications department, which encompasses corporate and product marketing communications, since 2014. Over the past six years, he has successfully led thyssenkrupp Elevator's global communications, enhancing the company's brand during a period of fundamental transformation. Prior to that, he spent a number of years in a variety of leadership roles in communications, marketing, sales, and HR at Bombardier and DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems. Ramos has extensive international experience and excellent communicative skills, as he has repeatedly demonstrated in crisis situations, strategic positioning, the active shaping of change processes, and the establishment of a corporate culture.

Luis Ramos will succeed Astrid Quarten, who is leaving the company amicably and at her own request. After Uniper's founding, Quarten set up and led its Corporate Communication & Governmental Relations function. Under her leadership, Uniper communicated its message to policymakers, government agencies, and institutions with a single strong voice, enabling the company to be perceived as a capable and relevant partner for the energy transition.

Andreas Schierenbeck: 'I respect Astrid Quarten's decision yet also regret it very much. Always motivated, creative, and convincing, she successfully built up Uniper's communications and continually showed strategic skill in getting Uniper's message across on policy issues relevant to the company. On behalf of the entire board, I'd like to thank Astrid Quarten for her exemplary dedication to this company and also express my personal thanks for her support over the past few months. We wish her all the best for her personal and professional future.'

Ramos will start his new position on October 1, 2019; Quarten will stay on board for the handover phase.