Christian Drenthen joins the Board of Green Energy Group, bringing strategic and sector reach to scale profitable decarbonisation in European transport
Vejle, Denmark, 7 July 2025 – Green Energy Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Drenthen to its Board of Directors, effective 7 July 2025.
A respected leader with over 30 years of experience in global logistics and road transportation, Christian brings deep industry insight and strategic relationships across the transport ecosystem. This marks a significant milestone in Green Energy’s expansion across Europe.
Christian previously served as EVP and Board Member of DB Schenker, where he led the company’s multi-billion Euro Global Land Transport business. Under his leadership, the division delivered sustained profitable growth and record customer satisfaction. He has also held senior roles at TNT Express, FedEx and Unilever, earning a strong reputation for operational excellence, commercial delivery and strategic transformation.
“Green Energy is one of few companies I’ve seen with a proven, practícal and financially attractive concept to solve real-world transport challenges – today, not ten years from now,” said Christian.
“Their solution does more than support decarbonisation goals. This simple, scalable innovation tackles core issues in transport logistics – improving commercial performance, operating margins and emissions reduction – and fast. I’m excited to support the Green Energy team in bringing it to market.”
Christian’s appointment strengthens Green Energy Group’s strategic capacity to address its key markets. His longstanding industry relationships are expected to play a key role in commercial expansion.
“Christian’s reputation in the transport sector speaks for itself,” said Martin Thaysen, CEO of Green Energy Group. “His experience, network and insight in European fleet operations will help scale our impact.”
Green Energy Group develops high-impact, financially attractive solar solutions for commercial vehicles, with a 10-18 month payback on investment. Its systems help fleet operators reduce emissions, improve efficiency and lower total cost of ownership. With installations across trucks, buses, and trailers, Green Energy is enabling the transport sector to turn sustainability into profitability.
Christian joins Peter Kjaer Jensen, former CEO of PostNord Danmark on the Board.
About Green Energy
Green Energy is a Danish company dedicated to making sustainability more simple, profitable and impactful for businesses in transportation and construction. Our lightweight, flexible and ultra durable solar panel solutions are powered by CIGS technology. We help businesses lower emissions, reduce costs, and drive smarter, cleaner operations. Every solution we install is a step towards a future where businesses lead the way in building a greener planet. Together, we’re turning ambition into action for positive change and turning sustainability into profitability.
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For further information, please contact:
Celia Thaysen, Marketing & Communications: celia.thaysen@greenenergy.pro or call: +45 25 28 88 85.
