LION Smart Production GmbH, part of LION E-Mobility Group, is accelerating the expansion of its stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS) business with the addition of two internationally experienced experts. Winfried Wahl has been appointed Head of BESS Strategy, and Sebastian Bujnoch has joined as Manager Business and Sales Development, focusing on international supplier relationships and customer development across Europe. The move underscores the strategic importance of the BESS segment as a key growth pillar for the company.
Stationary energy storage systems play a central role in integrating renewable energy, stabilizing power grids, and enabling future-proof energy supply concepts. With this personnel expansion, LION Smart aims to strengthen its capabilities in a dynamically growing market environment. The company plans to develop high-performance, scalable, and market-oriented storage solutions, contributing to further electrification and the energy transition.
Winfried Wahl brings more than 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 extensive expertise across the entire value chain, from technology and product positioning to market entry strategies and bankability. 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. 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, a long-standing jury member of PV Magazine, and through his work in political expert committees, he has built an extensive network within the international energy industry.
Since June 2026, Wahl has been responsible for the strategic development of the BESS business segment at LION Smart in Garching. His work focuses on refining the company’s strategic positioning, developing competitive product and business models, and expanding partnerships in stationary energy storage.
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 market environments. A particular focus of his experience lies in 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 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, founded in 2011 and listed on stock exchanges in Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg, is a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs offering customized plug-and-play solutions for electric vehicles and stationary applications. LION Smart GmbH, an innovative developer of battery systems, has already launched a 5 MWh container solution and offers technologies such as immersion-cooled battery systems.
