About Us

With a background in industrial operations, Dr. Reinhard Hübner has over 20 years of professional experience, including with an international management consultancy. Since 2010, he has been responsible for building and managing SKion Water.

As a process engineering specialist, Dr. Dirk Brusis possesses over 18 years of experience, including management consulting with a focus on technology development and as managing director of an engineering office. Since 2012, he has been responsible for the development and management of SKion Water.

Anna Pozhidaeva has over 15 years of experience in finance and controlling, first at one of the big four accounting firms and then in group finance accounting and controlling at a European technology company. Since June 2020, she is responsible for group finance and controlling at SKion Water.

Anthea Viragh holds a Master's degree in Sustainability Management and has been with SKion Water since 2018. Managing portfolio companies in Southeast Asia, she also spearheads the company's sustainability strategy, focusing on compliance with EU CSRD reporting standards and global climate goals. Anthea Viragh actively collaborates with stakeholders to drive sustainable practices throughout the portfolio.

Eric Gervais has over 25 years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and operations management. He has extensive consulting experience across varied industries including pharmaceutical, healthcare and the water sector. Since April 2024, he oversees the cybersecurity strategy for the SKion Water portfolio.

Dr. Alice Sommer worked in academia for four years, where she gained expertise in problem solving, data science, and project management. Since 2021, she is responsible for supporting and integrating new acquisitions and developing synergies in the portfolio. She leads the strategies for the Pharma and Green Hydrogen process water activities.

Dr. Ahsan Muhammad has over 10 years of experience in the water sector including operational work with water and wastewater utilities as well as management consulting with a focus on operational and corporate strategic projects. He is responsible for supporting new acquisitions, along with developing and implementing key initiatives to drive value across the portfolio of SKion Water.

As a business graduate with several years of professional experience at a German aviation group, a British hotel holding and others, Christian Cramer has extensive experience in controlling and procurement. Since November 2023, he is responsible for strategic procurement at SKion Water, the implementation of the Supply Chain Act and the coordination of compliance management in procurement.

Kora Holm has a Master’s degree in Molecular Genetics and more than 15 years of innovation management experience in the biotech sector, including organizational development for startups in growth. Since February 2024 she oversees technology cooperation and the adoption of new innovations within the portfolio.

Marochell Barnard has a degree in Advanced Accounting Science and more than 10 years of experience in accounting, auditing and financial controlling, including work at a subsidiary of SKion Water. Since 2024, she is responsible for the integration of governance and compliance processes and the harmonization of accounting policies within the portfolio.

Melanie Haberland holds a degree in Biochemical Engineering and has more than 9 years of professional experience in project management, technical sales, design and installation of water and wastewater treatment plants. She joined SKion Water in 2024 and leads the development of emission reduction strategies and sustainable solutions within the portfolio.

Henning Schütz has a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on financial accounting and has been working in group accounting and controlling at SKion Water since June 2024. Previously, he gained professional experience in auditing and, most recently, as a research assistant in academic teaching and research in the field of financial accounting.

After receiving a technical college degree in business and administration, Irena Vlaho began her work in 2012 as an office administrator for the Quandt/Klatten family office. Since 2013, Irena Vlaho supports SKion Water with event planning, accounting and internal and external communication.

With a degree in English philology, Stefanie Müller was previously an assistant and analyst in a management consultancy and later a statistics specialist at a bank. Since October 2020, she supports the SKion Water team and is responsible for internal and external communication as well as setting up the SKion Water Academy.

After completing her business education, Tanja Michelizza worked for several years as a management assistant at an industrial company and then joined the Quandt/Klatten family office in 2003 as assistant to the managing director and manager of the HR department. Since 2012, she is part of SKion Water as Executive Assistant to Dr. Hübner and the team.