Mr.Hans Akkermans is Chief Commercial Officer at ZF Wind Power, a global leader in wind turbine gearboxes and powertrains. With extensive experience in strategic partnerships and commercial leadership, he drives ZF’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition through innovation and collaboration. Under his guidance, the company has adopted a holistic “System Cooperation” approach, integrating design, evaluation, production, logistics, and service to deliver smarter and more sustainable wind energy solutions.

At ZF’s largest wind power manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, Mr. Akkermans has overseen a significant milestone in 2025, achieving a total production and delivery of 60 GW gearbox capacity. This accomplishment underscores ZF’s deep-rooted presence in India and its commitment to the country’s renewable energy future. He is a strong advocate for industry-wide collaboration, believing that the future of wind energy depends on shared vision and trust rather than isolated innovation.

Through his leadership, Mr. Akkermans continues to guide ZF Wind Power in its clear mission: empowering a sustainable future together.