The Team Behind UFB’s Development
Unleash Future Boats
Unleash Future Boats brought together engineering, design, validation and commercial expertise around autonomous and zero-emission maritime systems. At its peak, a team of around 20 people worked across vessel development, digital infrastructure and real-world testing.
Management Team During the Development Phase
Managing Director · from 2024
MBA B. Eng.
Diana S. Engelhard
In 2024, Diana S. Engelhard assumed the role of Managing Director. EU Architect. Security and Technology Sovereignty.
CTO & Co-Founder · historical role
Dipl. Ing. (FH)
Stefanie A. Engelhard
Innovator and successfully introduced Car2Car and autonomous driving at Audi
CFO
Dipl. -Kfm.
Michael Wüstefeld
Transformed requirements and goals of investors into actions and operations
Head of Test and Validation
Dr. -Ing.
Dr. Bernd Rech
Successfully launched multiple technologies as manager at the VW Group R&D
Head of Ship Engineering
M.Eng.
Moritz Gutzmann
Maritime international specialist successful at Meyer, Lürssen, and shipyards in New Zealand
Head of Communication
Stefanie Karkheck
Communication expert for public relations, press relations and international communication
Head of Product Design & VR
Dipl.-Des. (FH)
Jan Pflüger
Design and Virtualization including digital Product Development
