Vattenfall has appointed Sonja Müller-Dib as vice president of its business unit trading, with the role effective from 1 May 2026.
Vattenfall said Müller-Dib joins from Shell after more than 20 years in senior leadership roles in the European gas and power sector, most recently as managing director Shell Energy Deutschland and general manager B2B Germany.
According to Vattenfall, the appointment will support efforts to strengthen its market position and advance its ambition to enable fossil freedom.
Sjur Jensen, head of business area markets at Vattenfall, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Sonja to Vattenfall. Her commercial experience, broad value chain understanding and proven leadership will be key as we continue strengthening our market position and supporting Vattenfall’s ambition to enable fossil freedom.”
Müller-Dib stated: “I am delighted to join Vattenfall, one of Europe’s most important energy companies, recognised for its strong track record in transformation and decarbonisation.”
She added: “This role at Vattenfall’s trading unit is an exciting next chapter, and I can’t wait to contribute with my experience, energy and passion to the company’s future success.”
Vattenfall said its trading unit manages market access and trading activities for the group, including hedging, sourcing and risk taking, and operates two trading floors in Hamburg and Stockholm.