Hanna Schlegel
About Hanna Schlegel
Hanna Schlegel is a Technical Project Manager specializing in battery recycling at Northvolt, where she focuses on developing environmentally friendly battery solutions. She has a diverse background in engineering and consulting, with experience in various roles across multiple countries and educational qualifications in energy innovation and chemical engineering.
Work at Northvolt
Hanna Schlegel currently serves as a Technical Project Manager in Battery Recycling at Northvolt. She has been with the company since 2021, focusing on projects that aim to create environmentally sustainable battery solutions. Her role involves overseeing technical aspects of battery recycling initiatives, contributing to Northvolt's mission of producing the world's greenest batteries.
Education and Expertise
Hanna Schlegel holds a Master’s Degree in Energy Innovation from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Stellenbosch University between 2011 and 2015. Additionally, she has a Master of Science in Nuclear Material Science from Institut polytechnique de Grenoble, achieved from 2017 to 2018. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in engineering and energy sectors.
Background
Hanna Schlegel began her career with a student internship at Paterson & Cooke in 2013, working in Johannesburg, South Africa. She has held various positions in the engineering and consulting fields, including roles at ABB, where she worked as a Plant Engineer and Engineering Trainee. Her experience spans several countries, including Sweden and South Africa, and she has also worked as a consultant in Cape Town.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Northvolt, Hanna Schlegel gained diverse experience in the energy sector. She worked as a Consultant at AltGen Consulting in 2016 and served as a CommUnity Officer Assistant at InnoEnergy in 2017. In 2021, she held the position of Engineering Lead at ABB for five months. Her roles have involved both technical and strategic elements, reflecting her ability to integrate engineering with innovative solutions.
Training and Development
Hanna Schlegel has pursued additional training to enhance her skills. She completed a summer school program in Strategy and Innovation in the Energy Sector at Grenoble Ecole de Management in 2017. Furthermore, she participated in Dale Carnegie Training in 2009, focusing on Leadership and Interactive Skills. These programs have contributed to her professional development in leadership and strategic thinking.