Sven Hackmann serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Citizens Companies, an investment and holding firm at the forefront of the energy transition, focusing on sustainable mobility and transportation. In this capacity, he harnesses transformational technologies to drive the company forward, incorporating AI and digital solutions into the core of strategic planning and execution. His pivotal role bridges strategic direction with the mobilization of people, capital, and purpose, ensuring that innovations are poised for market launch.

Previously, as Managing Partner at Rapid Venture Partners, Sven was central to redefining collaboration between corporations and startups, nurturing a culture of shared innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. His tenure as EVP of Strategy & Development at Veremonte involved engaging stakeholders across various sectors to initiate global ventures and support initiatives like the FIA Formula-E. At Siemens, in the role of Vice President of U.S. Cities, he partnered with city leaders to advance strategic initiatives, thus enhancing urban sustainability and infrastructure.