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During his tenure, Ralf Sand significantly shaped the company and oversaw numerous impressive projects, including the collaboration with Siemens Energy on international major undertakings such as Viking Link and Attika Link.<\/p>\n<p>As Managing Director, he demonstrated not only strategic vision but also a steadfast commitment to empowering his employees, fostering trust and providing freedom, always with the goal of achieving success together. His philosophy was clear: only through engaged and motivated teams can a company achieve sustainable success.<\/p>\n<p>We thank Ralf Sand for his tireless dedication and the many contributions he has made to our company. 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