Change of management at Stadtwerke Schwerin: Wolf goes after 23 years!

Change of management at Stadtwerke Schwerin: Wolf goes after 23 years!

Schwerin, Deutschland - After 23 years of uninterrupted leadership at the Schwerin Stadtwerke, Dr. Josef Wolf resigned as managing director on March 31, 2025. The decision that was made in agreement with Mayor Rico Badenschier (SPD) marks the end of an era for the municipal company. Wolf, who has been at the top since 2002, now wants to retreat to private life. Nothing is known about the successor, as the Stadtwerke officially announced.

During his long term, Wolf navigated the municipal utilities through numerous challenges, including the global energy crisis, corona pandemic and, above all, serious cyber attacks. During this time he set strategic course that had long -term positive effects on the municipal utility, such as the buyback of the power plants in the south and Lankow in 2018, which created financial stability. Under his leadership, the expansion of the district heating supply was also promoted, whereby the construction of a geothermal system was commissioned in 2015, which now delivers sustainable warmth for Schwerin. This successes were recognized by Mayor Badenschier, who praised Wolf's visionary leadership and the trusting cooperation.

merits and outlook

Wolf has successfully tried to ensure the city's security of care, especially in times of crisis. "The times were not always rosy and were characterized by many changes," notes Wolf and thanks for the cohesion of his team. Supervisory Board Chairman Gert Rudolf confirms Wolf's merits by emphasizing that the municipal utilities are well prepared for future challenges through the targeted measures. On the occasion of his upcoming farewell, he expressed thanks and recognition for the solution -oriented management and the significant progress that was made under Wolf's direction.

The Stadtwerke Schwerin have announced that it is a sign of its stability a electricity price reduction, which creates additional positive response to Wolf's long -lasting services. The course are set, now it is important to use the favor of the hour and to further shape the sustainable energy future.

Further details on the announcement of the change of management and the services of Dr. Wolf can be found in a report by ndr and Schwerin Local .