Clearvise AG Appoints Bernhard Gierke as CEO to Drive YieldCo Strategy Forward

The Supervisory Board of clearvise AG has appointed Bernhard Gierke as the new 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 represents a critical phase in the company's strategic development into a YieldCo with a focus on generating stable operating cash flows and implementing a reliable long-term dividend policy. The appointment signals clearvise's commitment to creating additional value for shareholders through disciplined portfolio management and sustainable financial returns.

Petra Leue-Bahns has significantly impacted clearvise AG since taking office, successfully building the company into an established European producer of electricity from renewable energies. Under her leadership, the company developed a broadly diversified portfolio of investments in wind and solar parks across several European countries with a total installed capacity of approximately 388 megawatts. Leue-Bahns stated, "After many intense and successful years at clearvise, the time has come for me to hand over responsibility as planned. Together with a great team, we have built clearvise into an established electricity producer." She expressed confidence in her successor, noting that "Bernhard Gierke has an excellent reputation in our industry, and I am confident that clearvise will continue on its successful path under his leadership."

Ingmar Helmke, Chairman of the supervisory board of clearvise AG, acknowledged Leue-Bahns's contributions, stating she "has led clearvise for many years with strategic vision, strong implementation skills, and great personal commitment, and has played a decisive role in its further development." He emphasized that with Gierke's appointment, "we are gaining an experienced manager who will consistently continue the strategic development towards becoming a yield company." This transition aligns with the strategic direction announced in November 2025, positioning clearvise to capitalize on growing opportunities in renewable energy infrastructure investment.

Bernhard Gierke brings extensive expertise to his new role, with many years of experience in renewable energies, investment, and asset management. Most recently serving as a director at Aquila Capital, where he was responsible for investments and the management of energy infrastructure projects, Gierke is a Chartered Financial Analyst with comprehensive knowledge in structuring, financing, and developing investment portfolios in the renewable energy sector. He commented, "I am very much looking forward to my new role. The company has an attractive portfolio and a clear strategic focus. Petra Leue-Bahns and I will work closely together during the one-month transition phase to ensure a smooth handover."

Gierke's primary objective is to further strengthen clearvise's position as a reliable YieldCo and enable all shareholders to participate equally in the company's success through sustainable dividends. This approach reflects the broader industry trend toward YieldCo structures that provide predictable returns to investors while supporting the expansion of renewable energy capacity. With this leadership appointment, clearvise considers itself well positioned to continue successfully implementing its YieldCo strategy, leveraging Gierke's expertise in investment management and renewable energy project development to drive long-term value creation. The company's shares have been listed on the stock exchange since 2011 and are currently traded on the open market of various German stock exchanges and via XETRA (https://www.clearvise.com).