Thomas Kufen
Director/Board Member at RWE AG
Network origin in Thomas Kufen first degree
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| Public Company | Electric Utilities | 32 |
RAG-Stiftung
 RAG-Stiftung Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous RAG-Stiftung operates as a private foundation. It provides financing services for the perpetual mine management as well as the educational, scientific, and cultural projects related to coal mining in the Ruhr and Saar regions. The company was founded on June 26, 2007 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.
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| Foundation/Endowment | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 26 |
Essener Versorgungs und Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH
 Essener Versorgungs und Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH Gas DistributorsUtilities Essener Versorgungs und Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH manufactures gas and distributes gaseous fuels through mains. The company is a subsidiary of Stadtwerke Essen AG and ultimately controlled by the City of Essen. The company is based in Essen, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Lars-Martin Klieve, Lothar Grüll.
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| Subsidiary | Gas Distributors | 21 |
Stadtwerke Essen AG
 Stadtwerke Essen AG Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services Stadtwerke Essen AG provides natural gas and water supply services. It also supplies power and treats sewage. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.
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| Private Company | Oil & Gas Pipelines | 18 |
MESSE ESSEN GmbH
 MESSE ESSEN GmbH Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services MESSE ESSEN GmbH is a private company that operates an exhibition centre in Essen, DE. MESSE ESSEN provides exhibitors with an ideal environment to showcase their company and connect with experts, key customers, and opinion leaders. The German company hosts 50 trade fairs and exhibitions, including ten leading trade fairs, making it one of the top ten exhibition locations in the world. The CEO of the company is Oliver P. Kuhrt.
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| Private Company | Media Conglomerates | 17 |
Sparkasse Essen
 Sparkasse Essen Savings BanksFinance Sparkasse Essen provides retail, corporate, and commercial banking services. The bank's products and services include personal banking with deposits and credits, financing of real estate, wealth management, foreign exchange, international trade, and home & automobile loans. Sparkasse Essen was founded in November 1840 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.
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| Subsidiary | Savings Banks | 15 |
Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands
 Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (CDU) is a political party based in Berlin, Germany. The party was founded by Konrad Hermann Adenauer.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 6 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Thomas Kufen via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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| BERTELSMANN SE & CO. KGAA | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| BASF SE | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| EON SE | Electric Utilities | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Essener Verkehrs-AG
 Essener Verkehrs-AG Other TransportationTransportation Essener Verkehrs-AG provides transportation services. It offers bus, tram, and train transport. Its services include bicycle rental, car sharing, bike and ride, park and ride, as well as taxi call. The company is headquartered in Essen, Germany. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Portigon AG
 Portigon AG Regional BanksFinance Portigon AG engages in the management of its own assets. It also provides financial services and conducts banking activities. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Duesseldorf, Germany. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| COMMERZBANK AG | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SAP SE | Packaged Software | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| Government of Germany | Sovereign | Minister of Government Minister of Government Minister of Government Minister of Government | |
| DEUTSCHE BÖRSE AG | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GERRY WEBER INTERNATIONAL AG | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member | |
Dr. August Oetker KG
 Dr. August Oetker KG Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Dr. August Oetker KG operates as a holding company with interests in the food and beverage, banking, and shipping sectors. The firm operates through the following divisions: Food; Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beverages; Sparkling Wine, Wine, and Spirits; Bank; and Other Interests. Its subsidiaries specialize in the production of food and beverages; provide services in the chemical, luxury hotel, data and information processing, and logistics sectors; as well as operate private banks. The company was founded by August Oetker in 1891 and is headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany. | Food: Major Diversified | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
STEAG GmbH
 STEAG GmbH Electric UtilitiesUtilities STEAG GmbH engages in the planning, development, construction, and operation of power plants and storage facilities. Its services include conventional power generation, energy trading and optimization, district heating, as well as distributed generation. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitäts-AG
 KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitäts-AG Alternative Power GenerationUtilities KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitäts AG engages in the production, procurement, distribution, and sale of energy. It also focuses on hydro-power generation, wind energy, district heating, bio-mass energy, as well as recycling of industrial waste heat. The company was founded on January 28, 1923 and is headquartered in Klagenfurt, Austria. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Deutsche Steinkohle AG
 Deutsche Steinkohle AG CoalEnergy Minerals Deutsche Steinkohle AG provides coal mining services. Its coke coal is used primarily for the production of steel and its hard coal is used for power generation. It operates mines in Northrhine-Westphalia, in the Saarland and a coking plant in Northrhine-Westphalia. The company is headquartered in Herne, Germany. | Coal | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
RWE Power AG
 RWE Power AG Electric UtilitiesUtilities RWE Power AG engages in the production, generation, and distribution of electricity. It operates coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, and other conventional power plants. The firm also specializes in the extraction of energy raw materials. The company is headquartered in Essen, Germany. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
envia Mitteldeutsche Energie AG
 envia Mitteldeutsche Energie AG Electric UtilitiesUtilities envia Mitteldeutsche Energie AG operates as an investment holding company which focuses on the electricity distribution, gas, water supply, and telecommunications sectors. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
RheinEnergie AG
 RheinEnergie AG Water UtilitiesUtilities RheinEnergie AG engages in the production, trading, network operation, as well as distribution of energy and water. Its products include electricity, natural gas, water, district and local heating, as well as steam. The firm also provides energy-related services. The company was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. | Water Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| RWTH Aachen University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Hewlett-Packard GmbH
 Hewlett-Packard GmbH Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Hewlett-Packard GmbH markets and sells a range of computer related technology products and services to consumer, corporate, and government customers. The company's products include personal computers, servers, data storage devices, printing & imaging equipment, and enterprise software. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Böblingen, Germany. | Computer Processing Hardware | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG | Chemicals: Major Diversified | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Dortmunder Energie- und Wasserversorgung GmbH
 Dortmunder Energie- und Wasserversorgung GmbH Electric UtilitiesUtilities Dortmunder Energie- und Wasserversorgung GmbH provides energy services including electricity, gas, heat, water, and electric mobility in Dortmund, DE. The company also has a special BVB Stromtarif for Borussia Dortmund fans. The German company offers attractive deals for its customers, including discounts, tickets for exclusive events, and more. The CEOs are Heike Heim and Matthias Klein-Lassek. The company was founded in 1995 and is ultimately controlled by the City of Dortmund. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
badenova AG & Co. KG
 badenova AG & Co. KG Water UtilitiesUtilities badenova AG & Co. KG engages in the distribution and supply of natural gas, electricity, district heating, and water. Its services also encompass power generation, installation, as well as mobility and electric utilities. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany. | Water Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
RWE Pensionsfonds AG
 RWE Pensionsfonds AG Investment ManagersFinance Part of RWE AG, RWE Pensionsfonds AG provides pension fund services. The company is based in Essen, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Katja van Doren. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
 RWE Supply & Trading GmbH Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Part of RWE AG, RWE Supply & Trading GmbH is a German company that produces clean, secure, and affordable electricity while pursuing a clear goal of reducing CO2 emissions. The company is based in Essen, Germany. The company is also advancing storage and energy technologies globally. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Essener Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Entwässerung Essen GmbH
 Entwässerung Essen GmbH TruckingTransportation Entwässerung Essen GmbH is a company based in Essen, Germany, and ultimately controlled by the City of Essen. The CEOs of the German company are Lars-Martin Klieve, Peter Schäfer. The company specializes in providing expert services for heating and operating cost billing, canal TV inspection, and gas supply planning. The company also operates one of the most modern water treatment plants in the area, ensuring the highest quality and purity of drinking water. | Trucking | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Xchanging etb GmbH
 Xchanging etb GmbH Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Xchanging etb GmbH provides business processing services. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. | Data Processing Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau Chemie Energie
 Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau Chemie Energie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau Chemie Energie operates as a trade union. The private company is based in Hannover, Germany. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
RAG AG
 RAG AG CoalEnergy Minerals Part of RAG-Stiftung, RAG AG specializes in coal mining. The company is based in Essen, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Peter Schrimpf. | Coal | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Deutscher Bundestag | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
Deutsche Akademie der Technikwissenschaften eV
 Deutsche Akademie der Technikwissenschaften eV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deutsche Akademie der Technikwissenschaften eV advises on technical and technological issues for engineering and applied sciences. The private company is based in Munich, Germany. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Vivawest GmbH
 Vivawest GmbH Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of RAG-Stiftung, Vivawest GmbH is a German company that focuses on the development and value enhancement of their properties. The company is based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The company manages over 120,000 apartments in NRW, providing homes for approximately 300,000 people. The company offers a repair service to quickly address emergencies and repairs for their tenants. The company was founded in 2006 and is led by CEOs Claudia Goldenbeld and Haluk Serhat. Vivawest was acquired by RAG AG on June 30, 2015. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| KSBG Kommunale Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
RWE Generation SE
 RWE Generation SE Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of RWE AG, RWE Generation SE is a German company responsible for electricity generation from various sources such as gas, hard coal, hydropower, and biomass. The company is based in Essen, Germany. The company has a flexible and efficient power plant fleet and has become a driver of the energy transition by converting power plants and developing storage technologies. Roger Miesen has been the CEO of the company since 1982. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Rheinmetall Automotive AG
 Rheinmetall Automotive AG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Rheinmetall Automotive AG manufactures, develops and supplies automotive parts and components. Its products include pistons, plain bearings, commercial diesel applications, actuators, emission control, solenoid valves and pumps. The firm’s brands include Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg and Motorservice. The company was founded by Karl Schmidt and Bernhard Pierburg in 1909 and is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany. | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member | |
RWE Renewables Sweden AB
 RWE Renewables Sweden AB Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Part of RWE AG, RWE Renewables Sweden AB is a Swedish company that owns and operates wind generation facilities. The private company is based in Malmö, Sweden. The CEO of the company is Markus Krebber. | Alternative Power Generation | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| AOL Bertelsmann Online Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Ruhrbahn GmbH
 Ruhrbahn GmbH Other TransportationTransportation Ruhrbahn GmbH provides bus and deep sea passenger transportation services and is ultimately controlled by the City of Essen. The company is based in Essen, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Uwe Bonan, Michael Feller. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Wohnungsgenossenschaft Regis-Breitingen eG
 Wohnungsgenossenschaft Regis-Breitingen eG Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Wohnungsgenossenschaft Regis-Breitingen eG is a German real estate company that was founded in 1954. The private company provides real estate services and is based in Regis Breitingen, Germany. | Real Estate Development | Chairman | |
Unterstützungskasse GmbH Haftung der Hermann Meyer & Co. KG
 Unterstützungskasse GmbH Haftung der Hermann Meyer & Co. KG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Unterstützungskasse GmbH Haftung der Hermann Meyer & Co. KG is a management services company based in Bielefeld, Germany. The German company provides management services. Ute Gerbaulet has been the CEO of the private company since 2021. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
Musrom GmbH
 Musrom GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Musrom GmbH provides investment services. The private company is based in Bielefeld, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Albert Christmann, Ute Gerbaulet. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer | |
Lampe Alternative Investments GmbH
 Lampe Alternative Investments GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Fosun International Holdings Ltd., Lampe Alternative Investments GmbH is a German company that provides investment services. The company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Klemens Breuer, Ute Gerbaulet. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer | |
| RWE Offshore Wind GmbH | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
| RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
RWE Clean Energy LLC
 RWE Clean Energy LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Part of RWE AG, RWE Clean Energy LLC is a full-service provider of operations, maintenance, and asset management services in the American market. Based in Austin, TX, Mark A. Noyes has been the CEO of the company since 2023. The company is committed to building long-term partnerships. | Alternative Power Generation | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
PEAG Holding GmbH
 PEAG Holding GmbH Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Part of PEAG-Mitarbeiter-Beteiligungs-GmbH, PEAG Holding GmbH is a German company that specializes in personnel and temporary work. The company is based in Dortmund, Germany. The company provides services such as employee leasing, placement, and employee transfer. The company offers well-trained workers in various fields to help with personnel shortages. PEAG Transfer also takes advantage of all current funding opportunities available at the state, federal, or European Union level. The company was founded in 1981. The CEO is Gerd Galonska. | Personnel Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| Germany | 47 |
| Austria | 2 |
| Sweden | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
| United States | 2 |
Sectoral
| Utilities | 14 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Consumer Services | 4 |
| Energy Minerals | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 319 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 85 |
| Chairman | 48 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 41 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 22 |
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| Hauke Stars | 33 |
| Christof Schulte | 27 |
| Erhard Walter Schipporeit | 24 |
| Hans-Peter Keitel | 24 |
| Michael Boddenberg | 23 |
| Werner Brandt | 22 |
| Thomas König | 21 |
| Hildegard Müller | 19 |
| Markus Krebber | 18 |
| Ralf Sikorski | 17 |
| Ute Gerbaulet | 16 |
| Dorothee Ritz | 15 |
| Katja van Doren | 14 |
| Michael Vassiliadis | 14 |
| Ullrich Sierau | 14 |
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