SAN DIEGO, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXWL), a leading developer and
manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage and power
delivery solutions, today announced Olaf Müller has joined the
company as senior vice president of global sales. A veteran of the
automotive industry with deep expertise in sales and business
development, Müller is tasked with supporting Maxwell in its
efforts for continued worldwide growth and demand for the company's
energy storage and power delivery solutions.
Müller comes to Maxwell from Benteler Automotive, a developer of
ready-to-install modules, components and parts for vehicle bodies,
chassis and engines, where he served as global head of CoC casting
and CFK products, as well as executive vice president of the
chassis and modules business unit.
"Olaf's proven track record of building strong customer
relationships, coupled with his extensive experience in the
automotive industry make him the ideal leader for our global sales
team," said Dr. Franz Fink,
Maxwell's president and chief executive officer. "I look forward to
working with Olaf as we continue to build on our momentum in
driving revenue diversification and growth."
"I'm very excited to join Maxwell and to help in extending its
leadership position in advanced energy storage solutions," said
Olaf Müller. "The company has a strong and innovative product
portfolio and I look forward to bringing my experience to Maxwell
and working with its management team to penetrate existing and new
markets and create value for shareholders and customers."
About Olaf Müller: A 20-year veteran of sales
organizations on four continents, Müller also served as head of
product management and director of global sales, marketing and
innovation at TRW overseeing Asia
Pacific, Europe and The
Americas. Müller earned his mechanical engineering degree at
Germany's Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.
About Maxwell: Maxwell is a global leader in the
development and manufacture of innovative, cost-effective energy
storage and power delivery solutions. Our ultracapacitor products
provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in
consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and
telecommunications. Our high-voltage grading and coupling
capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric
utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport,
distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. For
more information, please visit our website: www.maxwell.com.
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