Energy Specialist Peter-Wim Gerssen Named Alpiq CFO Ahead of 2025 Transition

Energy Specialist Peter-Wim Gerssen Named Alpiq CFO Ahead of 2025 Transition

(IN BRIEF) Alpiq’s Board has confirmed Peter-Wim Gerssen, a Dutch business economist and former CEO/CFO of Shell Asset Management Company, as its new CFO. Gerssen’s appointment follows Antje Kanngiesser’s praise for his expertise in financial transformation and M&A, and succeeds Luca Baroni, who will leave the company in October 2025 after stabilizing Alpiq’s finances through debt reduction and refinancing. Gerssen, holding advanced degrees from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, will leverage his international leadership experience to guide Alpiq’s strategic growth amid the energy transition.

(PRESS RELEASE) LAUSANNE, 14-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR. The Board of Directors of Alpiq Holding Ltd. has appointed Peter-Wim Gerssen as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Alpiq Group. A 53-year-old Dutch national with a Master’s in Business Science and an Executive Master from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Gerssen succeeds Luca Baroni, who will depart later this year after over four years in the CFO role.

Gerssen brings to Alpiq a wealth of international leadership within the energy industry, having held senior positions in financial management, risk assessment, and compliance. Most notably, he served as CFO—and most recently CEO—of Shell Asset Management Company (SAMCo) in The Hague. His deep expertise in transformation initiatives and M&A strategy, combined with a proven track record in finance leadership, positions him to steer Alpiq’s strategic execution toward sustained growth and stability.

“Peter-Wim’s extensive experience in financial transformation, M&A, and value-based leadership makes him the perfect fit to drive Alpiq’s strategy forward,” said Antje Kanngiesser, CEO of Alpiq. “I also extend heartfelt thanks to Luca Baroni for his dedication and achievements—particularly in strengthening Alpiq’s financial footing through debt reduction and refinancing—and for being an exceptional colleague.”

Peter-Wim Gerssen commented, “I am eager to join Alpiq at such a pivotal moment in the energy transition and to contribute to securing the future of energy supply as part of this important societal mission.”

Currently residing in The Hague with his family, Gerssen will officially assume the CFO role from Luca Baroni, who will remain in post until the end of October 2025 to ensure a smooth handover.

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SOURCE: Alpiq