Rolls-Royce’s high-speed engine unit has welcomed a new chairwoman who has held several senior positions within the energy industry.
Jasmin Staiblin was elected on Friday to head the supervisory board of Rolls-Royce Power Systems and its core company MTU Friedrichshafen.
She will succeed Axel Arendt, who resigned on 31 May.
"The appointment of Jasmin Staiblin to the supervisory board of Rolls-Royce Power Systems is a very important and valuable step for our business as we approach the energy transition,” Rolls-Royce chief executive Warren East said.
"With her personality and expertise, Jasmin Staiblin will be an excellent fit to help the transformation of Power Systems into a leading provider of integrated, sustainable solutions.”
Staiblin was chief executive of Swiss electricity service provider and energy producer Alpiq Holding from 2013 to 2018.
The 41-year-old German began her career at technology group ABB, where she held various global management positions, including chief executive of ABB Switzerland between 2006 and 2012.
She was also a member of the Rolls-Royce board from 2012 to 2021.
"I am looking forward to working with Jasmin Staiblin," said Thomas Bittelmeyer, the supervisory board’s deputy chairman. "As a supervisory body, we have an important and challenging task, especially in times of transformation. Together we will represent the interests of the employee and the capital side in this process."
Headquartered in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany, Rolls-Royce Power Systems produces high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, power generation and heavy land, rail and defence vehicles.
Rolls-Royce was earlier seeking to sell medium-speed unit Bergen Engines to Russia's TMH Group, but Norway blocked the deal over national security fears.
