Our People

As the CEO of WinGD, Dominik leads our mission of driving innovation to deliver sustainable power solutions to our customers. Together with the Executive Management Team, he works to define and implement the strategic goals of the company, partnering with our customers while we navigate the challenges of the energy transition in shipping. As a champion for clean energy, Dominik’s leadership ensures WinGD remains at the forefront of the industry's transition towards a sustainable future. Dominik represents WinGD to our shareholder and our board of directors.

Wang Zhe oversees the budget, financial reporting and accounting at WinGD. With a strong focus on financial planning for improved profitability, Wang Zhe and his team support WinGD’s success through efficient financial management and close cooperation with the CSSC parent company Marine Power Group.  

Sebastian oversees the largest global team at WinGD, our Research and Development Team. The activities of this department lead the charge in driving innovation across a spectrum of areas, from low-carbon fuel technology development, electrification and hybrid power systems, digitalisation and autonomous engine rooms to the fundamentals of two-stroke engine design, and beyond. Sebastian is supported by a global team of experts and a network of advanced facilities including the Engine Research & Innovation Centre (ERIC) in Winterthur, Switzerland and the Global Test Centre in Shanghai.

Benny is responsible for the growth and development of new business opportunities for WinGD throughout Asia, Europe and North America, driving profitability and long-term sustainability. In service of our customers, Benny leads the global Market, Sales and Customer Support functions to bring competitive solutions to the market in response to the clean-energy transition in shipping. Through his deep knowledge of the entire value chain of the shipping industry, Benny and his team deliver comprehensive global life-cycle support to our customers.

Peter oversees WinGD’s product and portfolio strategy in close collaboration with Market Development, the Global Product Centres and local expert teams to meet market demand. With focus on engines, retrofit, integrated systems and digital solutions Peter and his teams are continuously enhancing the full portfolio of WinGD’s decarbonisation solutions. Close collaboration with our licensed engine builders, engine production, testing and delivery ensures that our engines, retrofit solutions, energy management and digital systems are ready for the vessels of today and tomorrow.

Rudi is responsible for WinGD’s global customer support network, which ensures reliable and optimized operation of the engine from the engine build and testing phase through to ongoing operation. Maintaining close contact with the engine owners and operators which ensures that engines at sea are optimized through expert performance analysis and after sales service through WinGD’s global service partner, providing customer support throughout the engine lifetime. This includes ongoing development of certified key component suppliers world-wide, ensuring high quality engine production and reliable spare part supply.

Volkmar is responsible for WinGD’s global sales activities, providing leadership and guidance to the Global Sales Network. Through close collaboration with our customers and WinGD colleagues, Volkmar and his team find the most efficient and effective solutions for the deep-sea merchant shipping market, delivering smart, reliable and sustainable propulsion power.

Zhang Zhi Yong (Frank) oversees our operations in China. He leads the team at WinGD China, working closely with our customers and partners to support their roadmap to decarbonisation.

As Managing Director Byung Sam oversees our operations in Korea. He leads the team at WinGD Korea, working closely with our customers and partners to support their roadmap to decarbonisation.

As Managing Director Wolfgang oversees our operations in Japan. He leads the team at WinGD Japan, working closely with our customers and partners to support their roadmap to decarbonisation.

Johanna leads our Human Resources team in Switzerland, dedicated to supporting and nurturing our global workforce. Under her leadership, our HR team fosters the growth of the passionate, skilled, and highly competent people at WinGD who are driving our transformation to a sustainable future.

Collaborating with HR experts across our global office locations, Johanna and her team ensure the well-being and development of our people – the true engine of WinGD.

As General Counsel, Alfred is a member of and advises the Management Team and Board of Directors on governance, legal, compliance, insurance, regulatory and contractual matters. Alfred oversees the General Management team whose scope includes legal & compliance, quality, environment, health & safety, patents and business control and audits.  As a member of the senior management at WinGD Alfred lends his support to the pursuit of the strategic goals of the company. Alfred also acts as secretary to the Board of Directors.

Anna oversees WinGD’s global communications and brand activity. Together with her team they are growing WinGD’s reputation for sustainability and innovation on a global stage through a consistent and strong brand image, creating meaningful connections with customers and partners throughout all communications and promotions activities.  Anna supports the business by helping to promote WinGD’s vision of powering transformation for a sustainable future.