Jena, July 2, 2026 – The Managing Director of Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck, André Sack, is the new chairman of the Thuringian state group of the Association of Local Public Utilities (VKU). The general assembly elected him unanimously yesterday, Wednesday, in Erfurt.
- Who: André Sack (Managing Director Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck)
- What: Election as state chairman of the VKU state group Thüringen
- When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Where: Erfurt (General Assembly)
- Predecessor: Thomas Zaremba (Stadtwerke Rudolstadt)
Change at the Top of the Municipal Economy
André Sack takes over the office from Thomas Zaremba, who had led the Thuringian state group of the VKU since 2018 and did not run for re-election. In his new role, Sack will represent the economic and structural interests of the municipal energy, water, and waste management industries in the Free State to Thuringian state politics and the general public.
Significance for the Business Location Jena
The election of André Sack has far-reaching significance for the business location Jena. The fact that the leadership of the Thuringian VKU state association is now in Jena hands underscores the weighty role of the local municipal utilities as one of the driving actors in the field of regional public services. Jena is thus positioning itself even more strongly as a central innovation and decision-making hub for sustainable infrastructures in Thüringen.
Among the recent successful projects in the direct vicinity of the municipal utilities, which underpin this claim to technological leadership, is the innovative Smartes Quartier Lobeda, which was recently honored for its forward-looking concepts.
🏛️ Role and Significance of the VKU in Thüringen
The Association of Local Public Utilities (VKU) represents the interests of numerous municipal economic enterprises in the Free State of Thüringen. These include municipal utilities, energy suppliers, water and wastewater companies, as well as companies in the circular economy. The association acts as an important link between the economy and the state government. The goal is to permanently secure the framework conditions for municipal public services and to promote pressing future topics such as the heating and energy transition, digitalization, and the protection of water and environmental resources throughout the state.
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Head of Municipal Utilities Takes Over VKU State Chairmanship
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