Our team
Learn more about the people behind our small team.

DR. MARK-OLIVER OTTO
Managing Partner
Mark-Oliver Otto is active in the solar energy sector since 2006.
He began his career at an international transaction law firm, where he was involved in advising on all legal matters related to wind and solar parks.
In 2011, he founded NewDev Management GmbH, which completed its first German solar project the following year.
In addition to German solar projects, he has also managed various international projects, primarily in South Africa.
+49 170 781 2448
Mark-Oliver.Otto@newdev.de

TANJA MADO
Managing Partner
Tanja Mado is a licensed attorney since 2004 and worked for many years in major international law firms in Frankfurt and Hamburg.
As a lawyer specialized in renewable energy law, she has provided comprehensive advice to investors, municipal utilities, banks, and project developers, legally and strategically guiding transactions in this field.
She has extensive expertise and in-depth market knowledge in the solar industry. Since 2022, she has been a co-owner and managing director of the NewDev Management GmbH.
+49 172 7908 870
tanja.mado@newdev.de

JAN KIERMAIER
Managing Partner of the Kiermaier Elektrotechnik GmbH and Cooperation Partner
Jan Kiermaier is responsible for electrical planning at NewDev.
As a state-certified master electrician with many years of experience in designing and constructing solar systems, he has been our ideal partner for project development for many years.
In the early stages, he ensures grid connection security. Later, he handles the creation of system layouts, necessary technical documentation, and the planning and execution of construction measures.
+49 170 978 56 66
jan.kiermaier@newdev.de

THIES MEYER
Research Assistant
Thies Meyer supports our project development alongside his law studies.
Through his passion for sustainable energy and his analytical skills, he not only brings fresh perspectives from the legal field but also enriches us with his contributions to various aspects of the projects.
thies.meyer@newdev.de

GEREON MADO
Youngest long-term intern
Gereon Mado is working as a long-term intern in our company.
He often contributes to our projects with his natural curiosity and the insights he gains from his school lessons.
This sometimes leads to unusual and new perspectives on well-known issues.