Michael Peither

Founder & CIO at VoltStorage, Innovator in Cleantech

Michael Peither is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of VoltStorage, a company specializing in energy storage solutions. He has held this position since October 2014, operating primarily out of Munich, Germany, and Shenzhen, China.

Peither's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, and a Master of Science in Engineering/Industrial Management from the TUM School of Management. His academic work focused on topics such as electric mobility and energy storage, with notable theses on hydraulic extensions to thermal simulations of vehicles and the advantages of pooled residential electricity storage.

Before founding VoltStorage, he gained experience in various roles, including business relationship management at BMW Group and project development at KONUX. His contributions to the field have been recognized through several awards, including being named an "Innovator under 35" by MIT Technology Review in 2018 and receiving the VDE Award the same year.1 2

Experience

Founder & CTO at VoltStorage (October 2014 - Present)

Business Relationship Management at BMW Group (August 2013 - August 2014), Internship in Electronics Development at BMW of North America (August 2012 - December 2012), Various roles including internships and student projects

Education

Master of Science in Engineering/Industrial Management from TUM School of Management (2013 - 2016), Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Technical University of Munich (2009 - 2012), Abitur from Gymnasium Olching (1999 - 2008)