Robert Itschner

Chief Executive Officer, Bkw

Search every verified Robert Itschner interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a July 2026 podcast, Robert Itschner, CEO of the BKW Group, discussed the energy transition and Germany's economic situation. He stated that Germany has already taken coal and nuclear power plants offline and made significant investments, and he argued that reversing course on those decisions would be very costly. Itschner also expressed surprise at how quickly Germany's economy has deteriorated, attributing this to a "lack of self-confidence" rather than a lack of resources, noting that the country still has skilled workers, capital, and a strong Mittelstand of family-owned businesses. He described Germany as a market with "very much potential" for BKW, alongside other core markets.