Peng Zhang

Co-Founder @ Oden Brothers HK Ltd.

About

I am a passionate entrepreneur with a multi-industry background, driven by a desire to create smart, sustainable and cross-cultural business models. I co-founded several companies across the energy, trade, and lifestyle sectors – each built around a common goal: connecting ideas, markets, and people. 🌍 With strong ties to Germany and China, I specialize in international business development, renewable energy, and brand export strategies. My entrepreneurial mindset is shaped by hands-on experience, cultural fluency, and a clear focus on scalable, impactful business solutions. 💡 Current activities include: – Knecht Energietechnik GmbH: Smart PV solutions & community energy projects in Germany – WeHandel GmbH: B2B sourcing & logistics for Europe–Asia trade – The Äppler Company: Apple wine export & small batch production (a personal passion project!) 🍏 While cider is a hobby close to my heart, I see it as part of a broader entrepreneurial journey. Through The Äppler Company and Oden Brothers (HK) Ltd., I bring authentic, high-quality products to new audiences in Asia. 🔍 Always open to new ideas, bold partnerships, and meaningful conversations. Feel free to connect!

Country

Germany

City

Bad Vilbel

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Recruiting, Interimsmanagement, Key-Account-Management, Lagermanagement, Geschäftsprozessmanagement, Prozessoptimierung, Strategische Beratung, Operative Kostenanalyse, Großhandel, Vertriebsstrategien, Internationaler Handel, Fremdwährungstransaktionen, Renewable Energy, ESG, CO2-Bilanz, Wirtschaftlichkeit, Beverage, Fine Dining, Start-up-Unternehmen, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Experience

Co-Founder

Oden Brothers HK Ltd.

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Hongkong

– Established to develop and expand the apple wine (cider) market in Hong Kong – Connecting German craftsmanship with Asian lifestyle trends – Strategic brand positioning, event marketing & distributor networking – Partnering with HKTDC and local institutions to promote cultural exports – Building a gateway for premium F&B brands entering Greater China

Co-Founder

Knecht Energietechnik GmbH

2023-8 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Mainhausen, Hessen, Deutschland

– Building a specialized solar energy company for residential & commercial – Supporting municipalities with smart-energy strategies – Driving innovation at the intersection of energy & digital infrastructure

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

WeHandel

2020-5 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland

– B2B trade and logistics platform for EU–Asia commerce – Strategic procurement and export solutions – Operational backbone for our multi-brand, multi-market structure

Co-Founder

The Äppler Company - 小玖西打

2018-5 - Present · 8 yrs 5 mos

Beijing City, China

– Exporting premium apple wine from Germany to China & Hong Kong – Brand-building and cultural storytelling – Exclusive presence at Wine & Spirits Fair HK – Supported by HKTDC and German state institutions – A bridge between tradition and new market trends

Business Development

ARK Solaris GmbH

2022-8 - 2023-12 · 1 yr 5 mos

Berlin, Deutschland

ARK Solaris is primarily a hardware supplier and distributor. We cooperate with internationally renowned manufacturers in the field of solar energy generation as well as storage.

Mitbegründer

COSMOZ TRADING GmbH

2016-12 - 2022-12 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Hessen

Einkauf & Handel

Interim Supply Chain Executive European Business

Joyin US Corp

2021-3 - 2022-3 · 1 yr 1 mo

Deutschland

Establishment & expansion of existing value chain. Establishment of meaningful and economic cooperations with external warehouses. Exploring possibilities of own logistics structure within Europe. Successive analysis and optimization of cost drivers. International communication with teams from three time zones. Strong affinity to e-commerce.

Interim Recruitment Manager Automotive

Robert Half

2014-8 - 2017-8 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Frankfurt, Hessen, Deutschland

Project based talent acquisition for mid to senior management positions. With strong technical understanding associated with customer requirement to understand the sometimes complex situation. Evaluation of interim solution personalities that fit the client's corporate culture and mentality.

Business Development Manager

JAS Forwarding GmbH (Germany)

2011-7 - 2014-5 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Neu-Isenburg, Hessen, Deutschland

Primarily freight business development between China and Germany. Sea freight. Airfreight, truck transports and project business. Close cooperation with teams from China as well as multi-locations within Germany.