The Supervisory Board of clearvise AG has appointed Bernhard Gierke as Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2026, succeeding Petra Leue-Bahns who will step down as planned at the end of her term on February 28, 2026. This leadership transition marks a critical phase in the company's strategic development into a YieldCo, a structure focused on generating stable operating cash flows and implementing a reliable long-term dividend policy for shareholders.
Petra Leue-Bahns, who decided not to stand for reappointment for personal reasons, has led clearvise AG since 2021 and built the company into an established European producer of electricity from renewable energies. Under her leadership, the company developed a diversified portfolio of wind and solar parks across several European countries with approximately 388 megawatts of installed capacity. "After many intense and successful years at clearvise, the time has come for me to hand over responsibility as planned," Leue-Bahns stated, expressing confidence in her successor's ability to continue the company's successful trajectory.
Bernhard Gierke brings extensive experience in renewable energies, investment, and asset management to his new role, most recently serving as a director at Aquila Capital where he managed energy infrastructure investments. As a Chartered Financial Analyst with expertise in structuring, financing, and developing renewable energy portfolios, Gierke is positioned to advance the YieldCo strategy announced by clearvise in November 2025. "My goal is to further strengthen its position as a reliable YieldCo and to enable all shareholders to participate equally in the company's success through sustainable dividends," Gierke explained regarding his approach.
The strategic shift toward a YieldCo model represents a significant evolution for clearvise AG, which has been listed on stock exchanges since 2011 and trades on various German exchanges including via XETRA. This business model prioritizes predictable cash generation from operational assets rather than aggressive growth through new project development, aiming to provide shareholders with consistent dividend returns. The company's existing portfolio of renewable energy assets across Europe provides the foundation for this transition.
Ingmar Helmke, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, acknowledged Leue-Bahns's contributions while expressing confidence in the leadership transition. "Petra Leue-Bahns has led clearvise for many years with strategic vision, strong implementation skills, and great personal commitment," Helmke stated. "In Bernhard Gierke, we are gaining an experienced manager who will consistently continue the strategic development toward becoming a yield company." The one-month transition period between the outgoing and incoming CEOs is designed to ensure operational continuity during this strategic pivot.
This executive change occurs as renewable energy companies globally are increasingly adopting YieldCo structures to attract investors seeking stable returns from operational assets. For clearvise AG, the leadership transition represents both continuity and strategic advancement, with Gierke's financial and asset management background aligning with the company's focus on portfolio optimization and shareholder returns. The company views this appointment as positioning it well to successfully implement its YieldCo strategy while maintaining its established position in Europe's renewable energy sector.
