Rolls-Royce appoints Christoph Bernstiel as head of its German capital office
Posted on August 28, 2025
- Technology group strengthens public perception in Germany
- 10,500 employees in the fields of aviation, energy supply and drive systems at ten German locations
Rolls-Royce has appointed Christoph Bernstiel as the new head of the company's Berlin office. As Senior Vice President Government Relations Germany, Christoph Bernstiel will lead the company's government relations activities in Germany and support the technology group's growth in Germany during this crucial phase. He will report to Dr Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Rolls-Royce's representative in Germany, and will also report to Alex Zino, Head of Global Government Relations.
The British technology group Rolls-Royce employs around 10,500 people at approximately ten locations in Germany, including Friedrichshafen, Dahlewitz and Oberursel. They develop, produce and maintain energy systems for safety-critical equipment and propulsion systems for heavy land and marine vehicles under the mtu brand, as well as aircraft engines for business jets, large commercial aircraft and military applications.
Dr Jörg Stratmann says: ‘With his experience in government and business and his strong network, Christoph Bernstiel will significantly advance our government relations and political strategy. I am very much looking forward to working with him and to further strengthening Rolls-Royce's presence and positioning in Germany.’
Bernstiel was a member of the German Bundestag and most recently Head of Government Relations at the technology group Rohde & Schwarz. He holds degrees in political science and sociology, communication sciences and PR, has worked internationally and participated in the US State Department's International Visitor Leadership Programme. As a member of the German Bundestag, he was a full member of the Interior Committee and the Enquete Commission for Artificial Intelligence.
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- Rolls-Royce is a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our products and service packages help our customers meet the growing need for power across multiple industries; enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens; and connect people, societies, cultures and economies together.
- Rolls-Royce has a local presence in 48 countries and customers in over a hundred more, including airlines and aircraft leasing companies, armed forces and navies, and marine and industrial customers.
- Through our multi-year transformation programme, we are building a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing Rolls-Royce. We are building the financial capacity and agility to allow us to successfully develop and deliver the products that will support our customers through the energy transition.
- Annual underlying revenue was £17.8 billion in 2024, and underlying operating profit was £2.46 billion.
- Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69)5.
- Rolls-Royce Power Systems is headquartered in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany and employs more than 10,350 people. The product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, heavy land, rail and defence vehicles and for the oil and gas industry. The portfolio also includes diesel and gas systems and battery containers for mission critical, standby and continuous power, combined generation of heat and power, and microgrids. With its climate friendly technologies, Rolls-Royce Power Systems is helping to drive the energy transition.
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