Stephan Brabeck

“SkySails – Ship propulsion by automated towing kites”

Stephan Brabeck, as technical director of SkySails, has had leadership oversight of research and development, manufacturing and service since January 2005. He was born in Cologne in 1962 and earned an engineering degree from Aachen University where he majored in aerospace engineering.

1981-1989 : Aachen University, awarded a degree (Dipl.-Ing) in aerospace engineering

1991-1992 : Developmental engineer, Schottel GmbH & Co. KG, Spay

1992-2001 : Director of Research & Development, Schottel GmbH & Co. KG, Spay

2001-2002 : Acting managing director, Schottel Propulsion Technology, Wismar

2002-2004 : Technical director and proxy, Schottel GmbH & Co. KG, Spay

Stephan Brabeck has been a managing director and worked as technical director for SkySails since 1 January 2005. An avid sailor, he contributes in-depth expertise, years of experience and exceptional market knowledge to the company.