Christian Benigni
About Christian Benigni
Christian Benigni is the Head of Europe, Energy at Nikola Motor Company and a Strategic Advisor at TrueFootprint, with a focus on hydrogen energy and ESG/Impact data solutions.
Company
Christian Benigni currently serves as the Head Of Europe, Energy at Nikola Motor Company. He started his role at Nikola Motor Company in 2022. Nikola Motor Company is known for its efforts in the realm of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, particularly aiming at the long-haul, heavy-duty transport sector.
Title
Christian Benigni holds the title of Head Of Europe, Energy at Nikola Motor Company. Additionally, he acts as a Strategic Advisor at TrueFootprint since 2020. His prior titles include Managing Partner at Juniper Place, Senior Advisor at ISPartners Investment Solutions Ltd., and Partner at First Avenue Partners LLP. He also served as Principal Asset Allocation Group at GLG Partners.
Background
Christian Benigni has a comprehensive career in the investment and energy sectors. His tenure at Nikola Motor Company started in 2022. He has previously worked across several positions, including Managing Partner at Juniper Place and Partner at First Avenue Partners LLP. He has extensive experience in strategic advisory roles, notably at ISPartners Investment Solutions Ltd. and TrueFootprint. He started his career at GLG Partners.
Education and Expertise
Christian Benigni studied at the University of Münster, achieving a Diplom Kaufmann. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in asset allocation, strategic advisory, and investment solutions. His work focuses on introducing hydrogen as an alternative energy carrier, creating returns along the hydrogen value chain, and developing ESG/Impact data for optimal solutions.
Achievements
Christian Benigni has led initiatives to introduce hydrogen as an alternative energy carrier in the European transport sector. He collaborates with Nikola Motor Company on their Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles for the heavy-duty segment. Additionally, in his role at TrueFootprint, he works on producing and marketing high-quality voluntary carbon offsets.