Dr.-Ing. Stefan Wolf joined the German Battery Association (KLiB) in January 2026 and will succeed Michael Krausa as the new managing director in July 2026. Previously, he served as a senior consultant for innovation policy in the fields of batteries, electromobility, and energy at VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH. He earned his Ph.D. in energy systems analysis from the University of Stuttgart. Stefan Wolf is a renowned expert in battery technology, innovation and industrial policy, as well as strategy development and implementation.