Michael Gotthelf

Michael Gotthelf is the Vice President Commercial at Elli, a brand of the Volkswagen Group focused on charging and energy solutions for electric vehicles.12 He has held this position since January 2024.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining Elli, Gotthelf had an extensive career at Siemens AG:

• Head of Managed Services eMobility (March 2019 - December 2023)
• Head of Sales Energy Management - Southern Region (October 2014 - February 2019)
• Head of Sales Smart Grid Division - Bavaria Region (July 2013 - September 2014)
• Sales Representative for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (January 2011 - June 2013)
• Sales Representative for Power Transmission & Power Distribution (October 2009 - December 2010)

He started his career at Siemens as a trainee in October 2008.1

Role at Elli

As Vice President Commercial at Elli, Gotthelf is responsible for the company's commercial products and strategies. He has been instrumental in launching new initiatives such as:

• "Charging Site Management": A modular product portfolio for fleet operators that bundles planning, construction, and operation of charging infrastructure at company sites.24
• Collaboration with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to integrate Elli's charging services into the ConnectPro fleet tool.3

Expertise

Gotthelf has developed deep expertise in:

• Electric vehicle charging solutions
• Fleet electrification
• Energy management
• B2B product development and sales

He emphasizes the importance of customized charging solutions for businesses and fleet operators in the transition to electric mobility.23