Circus SE Names Jan Hesselbarth as VP for Defense Strategy

Circus SE has appointed Jan Hesselbarth as Vice President of Defense Strategy & Operations. Hesselbarth, a former Bundeswehr officer, brings over 20 years of military leadership and strategic expertise from NATO missions and federal advisory roles.

At Circus, Hesselbarth will oversee the deployment of autonomous meal supply systems for defense, marking a significant step in Circus's expansion into defense operations. His role involves managing logistics, deployment, and compliance in security-sensitive environments.

Hesselbarth's experience includes training thousands of military personnel and advising on strategic and security matters. CEO Nikolas Bullwinkel highlighted Hesselbarth's unique blend of operational command and strategic vision as key to Circus's defense goals.

Hesselbarth expressed enthusiasm for integrating autonomous technologies into military operations, emphasizing the importance of experience and trust alongside innovation.