Leadership shift in public relations at PowerCo SE, with May and Blaschke taking charge
In a significant move, PowerCo SE, a leading battery cell manufacturer, has appointed Anne May and Daniela Blaschke as the heads of its Public Affairs and Grant Management department, effective from January 1, 2025.
Daniela Blaschke, who joined PowerCo SE in 2024, will be overseeing the People & Culture division, focusing on human resources, organisational development, and company culture initiatives. Prior to joining PowerCo SE, she had experience at Volkswagen Group Japan and DigitalService4Germany. Her exact roles within the Volkswagen Group are not specified in the available data.
Anne May, who joined PowerCo SE on the same date as Daniela Blaschke, will be responsible for the Finance department. This role involves overseeing financial management, planning, and controls within PowerCo SE. Before joining PowerCo SE, Anne May held various roles in internal consulting, HR, and sales within the Volkswagen Group, having been a part of the group since 2007.
Both Anne May and Daniela Blaschke coordinate international activities for PowerCo SE, focusing on battery cell manufacturing sites in Spain and Canada. They also represent PowerCo SE within the Volkswagen Group in all political and funding-related matters, reporting directly to Volker Feldhaus, Head of Strategy and General Secretariat at PowerCo SE.
In their new roles, they will work together to coordinate international activities for PowerCo SE, with a focus on expanding battery cell manufacturing sites in Spain and Canada. The production sites of PowerCo SE are located in these two countries. The duo's roles involve political and funding-related matters within the Volkswagen Group, though the specifics of their previous roles within the group are not detailed in the provided information.
This strategic appointment underscores PowerCo SE's commitment to strengthening its position in the global battery cell manufacturing industry. The company's focus on sustainable and innovative technologies, coupled with strong leadership, is expected to drive its growth and success in the years to come.
In their new roles, Anne May will be focusing on the financial aspects of PowerCo SE's business, overseeing financial management, planning, and controls.
Daniela Blaschke, on the other hand, will be handling public affairs and business operations, with a focus on the People & Culture division and coordinating international activities for PowerCo SE.
