Erik Zindel from Siemens Energy is VP for Hydrogen & Decarbonization Strategy. In this role he is responsible for hydrogen activities within the “Gas Service” Business Area of Siemens Energy, leading the initiative for use of hydrogen and green fuels in gas turbines and supporting Business Development and Sales around the hydrogen value chain. Together with representatives from the other Business Areas, he participates in the definition and execution of the P2X and Carbon Circularity strategy of Siemens Energy. He is also project lead for the H2 Academy, developing and fielding a a comprehensive training curriculum on hydrogen for the company. 

Erik Zindel has been working for Siemens Energy during the last 31 years in Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, South Korea and Mexico in a large variety of positions for both large fossil-fired and renewable power plants as well as for industrial power plant applications. 

Erik Zindel grew up in Zaragoza/Spain and has a Master´s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Darmstadt/Germany.