Kilian Hoffmann

CEO of TESVOLT OCEAN, leading commercial strategy, business development, market positioning, partnerships and go-to-market for maritime battery systems. Built and scaled TESVOLT’s maritime activities into a dedicated company, shaped product-market fit with shipowners, yards, integrators and class requirements, developed strategic partnerships, represented the company internationally and coordinated sales, product, engineering, certification, supply chain and service execution.

Founded and built TESVOLT’s maritime business activities from scratch, identifying maritime electrification as a strategic growth opportunity and creating the commercial, market and partner foundation that led to TESVOLT OCEAN. Developed the first marine battery market strategy, built relationships with yards, integrators, operators and technology partners, shaped early team formation and translated vessel requirements into product and go-to-market input.

Led sales and market development for EST-Floattech in the DACH region, positioning maritime energy storage solutions for commercial vessels, shipyards, system integrators and OEM partners. Built brand awareness and commercial presence in Germany, developed relationships with key maritime stakeholders, acquired and supported lighthouse projects across hybrid, battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vessels, and contributed to frame agreements and long-term partnerships.

Technical Sales Engineer for marine propulsion systems and gearboxes in commercial maritime applications. Worked with shipyards, vessel operators, designers and technical decision-makers on propulsion solutions, quotations and customer-specific requirements. Focused on technical B2B sales, gearbox and drivetrain applications, including hybrid and pod systems, technical-commercial proposals and coordination between customers, engineering and internal sales.