Franz Hofmann

CEO

Munich, Bavaria, Germany8 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Co-founder and CEO of innovative electric hydrofoil startup.
Expertise in hydrogen technology and automotive engineering.
Strong track record in project management and product development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in electric vehicle and hydrogen technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipProduct DevelopmentBrand DevelopmentInnovationFinancial ControllingProject ManagementEngineering Design

Other Skills

Brand PositioningBusiness DevelopmentCarbon FiberCompany Set-upComposite StructuresCost ManagementCustomer ServiceDesign Verification TestingDrillingEU FundingElectric VehiclesElektroantriebeEngineeringFinanceForschung und Entwicklung (F&E)

Experience

8 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Audi ag

2 roles

Financial Advisor chassis technology

Nov 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos · Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany

Controlling development cost

Financial ControllingCost Management

Projectmanager & Development Engineer

Sep 2016 – Nov 2020 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany

Design responsible Engineer for H2 storage system in Audi h-tron quattro concept
Design and approval responsibility for H2 pressure vessel (700 bar) and overall system approval of the vessel system for the technology carrier and the Audi h-tron small series consisting of all relevant system components (valve technology, drain valves, tensioning straps, lines)
Project management of the H2 pressurised storage tank (700 bar) incl. group-wide coordination of the project team for the h-tron technology demonstrator (AU516/1EU_F)
Assessment of the technical feasibility and implementation risk of draft concepts, e.g. applications in heavy commercial vehicles, in maritime and aviation applications and alternative H2 storage systems (tube storage)
Conception, planning and realisation of crash and impact tests on 700 bar pressurevessels
Group representation in global committees (GTR-13, SAE, Gas Vehicle Safety Committee) for the harmonisation of technical regulations and guidelines for the approval of hydrogen vehicles
Establishment of the Group working group "Fuel Cell Working Group" to coordinate standards and guidelines and create corresponding documents
Project management of funding project load-bearing integration of H2 pressurised storage tanks

Project ManagementEngineering DesignHydrogen Technology

Aerofoils gmbh

3 roles

Co-Founder & CEO | 2nd Stage

Promoted

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

Building and leading a passionate team of engineers and water sports enthusiasts
Developing a platform for electric hydrofoils and deriving various novel product categories
Inventing new operating principles and building a patent portfolio
Supply chain strategy
Establishing sales structures
Positioning and activating the brand in coordination with Audi's co-branding
Financing and structuring the company, including investor relations.

Start-upsEntrepreneurshipProduct DevelopmentManagementElectric VehiclesInvestor Relations+2

Co-Founder & CEO | Seedphase

Promoted

Jan 2019 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

Founding of Aerofoils GmbH as a Spin-off from Audi AG
Developing the strategy of Aerofoils
Establishing a brand partnership with Audi AG and building the Aerofoils brand
Building and leading a passionate team of engineers and water sports enthusiasts

Start-upsEntrepreneurshipBrand DevelopmentTeam Leadership

Co-Founder

Sep 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

Concept development of the AUDI e-tron foil
Development of the world's first jet-powered electric hydrofoil (efoil)

Product DevelopmentInnovationEngineering

Rehau

3 roles

Project Manager & Development Engineer

Sep 2014 – Sep 2016 · 2 yrs

Development of a type 4 H2 center tunnel tank using an alternative braiding process.
Development of a connection concept for the load-bearing integration of pressurised hydrogen storage tanks
Project management of the "HyLoad" funding project
Design Verification Planning
Realisation of pre-development projects with BMW and other consortium partners

Research And Development Engineer

Mar 2012 – Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Development of Type IV 70Mpa hydrogen pressure vessels in braiding technology from scratch
Development of a unique sealing concept for type 4 700 bar H2 pressurised storage tanks

Project ManagementHydrogen TechnologyEngineering Design