Apricum Senior Consultant
Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof
Apricum Senior Consultant
Joseph Ciccone
Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory, is delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof and Joseph Ciccone from consultant to senior consultant.
Laura, who joined Apricum in 2021 and is based in London, has been promoted to senior consultant, supporting the continued growth of Apricum’s strategy advisory practice in Europe and the Middle East. At Apricum, she regularly works on a wide range of strategy projects including business model design, market entry and supply chain strategy assessments across the solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen industries, among others. With a Master’s degree in energy systems from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Warwick, Laura has brought a strong academic background to her role.
Nikolai Dobrott, founder and managing partner at Apricum, commented, “Laura’s promotion is a testament to her exceptional contributions to Apricum and the cleantech industry. Her strategic insights and dedication to client success make her a valuable asset to our team. We look forward to her continued growth as we navigate the dynamic landscape of renewable energy.”
Joseph Ciccone, who is based in Berlin, has also been promoted to the position of senior consultant. Joining Apricum in 2022, Joseph has brought with him a unique combination of technical chemistry expertise and practical commercial abilities from his experience in the fields of battery storage and hydrogen. During his time at Apricum, Joseph has played a central role in multiple due diligences, where his skills have been instrumental in raising finance for international companies at the forefront of energy storage, green hydrogen and electric vehicle technologies.
Nikolai Dobrott stated, “Joseph’s promotion reflects his outstanding contributions to Apricum and the cleantech sector. His diverse experience and passion for cleantech make him a valuable asset to our team. We believe Joseph will contribute significantly to our mission of accelerating the global energy transition.”
Apricum looks forward to the continued success of both Laura and Joseph as they take on their new roles as senior consultants, contributing to the growth and success of the company in the ever-evolving landscape of renewable energy.