Hamburg, June 15, 2026
SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH, a specialized service provider for the offshore wind industry, is restructuring its management team to align its leadership organization with the company’s next phase of growth.
Jan Boje Steffens retires
After 24 years of service to the Rickmers family and having played a defining role in SeaRenergy since its founding in 2010, Jan Boje Steffens will retire on June 30, 2026. As one of the key architects behind the establishment of SeaRenergy, he has shaped the company from its inception and helped build it into what it is today.
„Jan Boje Steffens has been instrumental in building SeaRenergy from the very beginning and has shaped the company over many years through his commitment, expertise, and personality. We owe him our deepest gratitude and sincere appreciation for his valuable contribution to the development of our company. We thank him for the trusting collaboration and the successes we have achieved together, and we wish him all the very best and continued success in this new chapter of his life.“ Rickmer Clasen Rickmers, Shareholder, SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH
New leadership structure with clearly defined responsibilities
Going forward, SeaRenergy will be led by three Managing Directors with clearly defined areas of responsibility.
Dr. Benjamin Vordemfelde assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and spokesperson of the management board, with responsibility for strategy, corporate development, and the continued growth of the SeaRenergy Group. He has been with SeaRenergy since 2011 and has served as Managing Director since April 2014. Since May 2025, he has also been a partner in the company.
Natalia Kress will become Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). She will be responsible for the company’s commercial development as well as its continued expansion into European and international offshore markets. Kress joined SeaRenergy in 2017 and most recently served as an authorized signatory, overseeing the Sales & Execution divisions. In addition, she is Managing Director of the SeaRenergy Group’s operations in Poland.
Sebastian Zaitz takes on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will be responsible for the operational delivery of all SeaRenergy projects. With many years of experience managing complex offshore wind installation projects, he will ensure the timely, budget-compliant, and safe execution of all SeaRenergy projects while maintaining the high-quality standards valued by the company’s clients.
„With Dr. Benjamin Vordemfelde, Natalia Kress, and Sebastian Zaitz, responsibility for the SeaRenergy Group is in experienced and trusted hands. We have full confidence in the new leadership team and look forward to continuing SeaRenergy’s success story together.“ Rickmer Clasen Rickmers, Shareholder, SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH
Offshore wind market continues to grow dynamically – SeaRenergy is ready
Global demand for offshore wind energy remains strong. In addition to the established European markets, countries across Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly developing their offshore wind potential, driven by growing global electricity demand and the desire for greater independence from fossil fuels.
Despite short-term setbacks in auction processes and rising project costs, the strategic commitment to offshore wind remains clear, not only in Europe. At the 2026 North Sea Summit in Hamburg, the North Sea countries signed a joint offshore wind investment pact, reaffirming their commitment to expanding an interconnected offshore energy system and developing the North Sea region into the world’s largest hub for clean energy.
This confidence in the technology is also reflected in concrete investment decisions. Prominent examples include Ørsted, which has taken the final investment decision (FID) for its 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 project – one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms – and Vattenfall, which has confirmed the FID for the 1.6 GW Nordlicht cluster off the German coast.
„We are encouraged to see investors around the world continuing to invest billions in new offshore wind capacity despite conflicting political signals. In light of uncertain supplies of conventional energy sources and the growing energy demand driven by the AI revolution, offshore wind is no longer an option, it is a fundamental pillar of independent and affordable energy supply.
SeaRenergy has been part of this development for more than a decade, and we stand ready to continue supporting our customers as a reliable partner in the years ahead.“ Dr. Benjamin Vordemfelde, CEO & Partner, SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH
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From left to right: Dr. Benjamin Vordemfelde (Chief Executive Officer), Natalia Kress (Chief Commercial Officer), Sebastian Zaitz (Chief Operating Officer) and Jan Boje Steffens (Managing Director until June 2026).
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About SeaRenergy
Headquartered in Hamburg, SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH has been successfully supporting European transmission system operators, wind farm developers, and companies across the entire offshore value chain for many years. Through the recent acquisition of hemmerschütz Solutions GmbH, an established specialist in corrosion protection, welding, and steel technology with FROSIO-certified inspectors and experienced rope access teams, SeaRenergy has strategically expanded its maintenance and repair capabilities. This acquisition underlines the company’s commitment to the growing operations and maintenance (O&M) market in Europe.
