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Boštjan Pišotek to Head HESS from June 1
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Boštjan Pišotek to Head HESS from June 1

From Delo · (2h ago) Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Boštjan Pišotek will become the new director of HESS, succeeding Bogdan Barbič who is retiring.
  • Pišotek, an engineering and energy expert, has been appointed for a five-year term starting June 1st.
  • He currently leads the HE Mokrice project, a significant investment for Slovenian hydropower and the national energy system.

The Supervisory Board of HESS has appointed Boštjan Pišotek as the new director, marking a transition from Bogdan Barbič, who retires after leading the company since its inception. Pišotek, a seasoned engineer and energy expert with over a decade of experience in the power sector, has been entrusted with a five-year mandate beginning June 1st.

odločitev o imenovanju Boštjana Pišotka na mesto generalnega direktorja družbe HESS sprejeta z mislijo na kontinuiteto in prihodnji razvoj družbe

— Nada Drobne PopovićNada Drobne Popović, president of the HESS Supervisory Board and General Director of the Gen Group, stated that the decision to appoint Boštjan Pišotek as the general director of HESS was made with continuity and future development in mind.

Pišotek's leadership at HESS is expected to ensure continuity and future development. He currently heads the HE Mokrice project, a crucial investment for Slovenia's hydropower sector and a vital component of the country's energy system stability. His appointment signifies a strategic move towards strengthening the nation's energy infrastructure.

The Supervisory Board expressed confidence in Pišotek's ability to advance the company's strategy, highlighting his knowledge and experience. They also extended gratitude to Barbič for his long-standing and successful leadership, acknowledging his contributions to both the construction and operational success of the HESS hydropower plants.

Prepričani smo, da bo s svojim znanjem in izkušnjami uspešno nadaljeval začrtano strategijo družbe.

— Nada Drobne PopovićNada Drobne Popović expressed confidence in Pišotek's ability to successfully continue the company's strategy with his knowledge and experience.

This leadership change at HESS underscores Slovenia's commitment to developing its renewable energy sources and ensuring a stable power supply. The focus on experienced leadership and strategic projects like HE Mokrice reflects a forward-looking approach to energy security and economic development.

Nadzorni svet se ob tem zahvaljuje Bogdanu Barbiču za dolgoletno uspešno vodenje družbe, ki se je kazalo tako v uspešni gradnji verige hidroelektrarn na Spodnji Savi kot njenem zanesljivem in uspešnem delovanju

— Nada Drobne PopovićPopović also thanked Bogdan Barbič for his long-term successful leadership, which was evident in both the construction of the hydropower plant chain and its reliable operation.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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