the team

Expertise You Can Trust. People Who Power Your Projects

We are a global team of senior consultants with decades of experience across utilities, industrial systems, and power infrastructure. Our mission: bring expertise, independence and clarity to every project.

Trench Consulting

Our Global Team: Key Areas of Expertise

Our consultants combine deep technical knowledge with real-world experience. From high-voltage equipment to testing systems and training, they bring insight, reliability, and focus to every challenge.

Grid integration & compliance

Substation & HV equipment

Protection, testing & commissioning

Materials engineering

Lab design & diagnostics

Training and capability building

MEET OUR EXPERTS

Our People

Peter Dopplmair

Head of Consulting

Expertise: High-Voltage Equipment and Power Systems; Strategy and Leadership

Leading the consultancy team with determination and the vision to shape the future of energy.

Christoph Scheinecker

Global Consultancy Coordinator

Expertise: Client Advisory, Coordination and Quality Assurance

Your first point of contact – making sure the right expert supports each project.

Naveen Bhardwaj

Senior Consultant

Expertise: Switchgear, Transformers, Reactors and Instrument Transformers; Member of IEEE Transformer Committee

Balancing technical wizardry with hands-on know-how to keep power systems safe and efficient.

Johannes Rickmann

Senior Consultant

Expertise: Instrument Transformers, Test Laboratories and Calibration; Member of IEC TC38, IEC TC42 and IEEE High-Voltage Testing Techniques Committee

The go-to problem solver whenever it comes to measurement of high voltages and currents.

Kurt Kaineder

Senior Consultant

Expertise: Transformers, Insulation Liquids, Coils and Bushings; Member of IEC TC14, IEC TC36A, IEEE Transformer Committee and Cenelec

Blending deep expertise of different HV equipment with a spark of creativity to keep the lights on.

Klaus Pointner

Senior Consultant

Expertise: Air-Core Reactors, Dry-Type Insulation Systems and Material Research; Member of IEC TC14 and IEEE Transformer Committee

Materials science meets engineering: Klaus ensures long-term performance.

Pascal Lequitte

Senior Consultant

Expertise: High-Voltage Test Systems and Measurements

Makes sense of sparks and surges – turning the science of high-voltage testing into reliable solutions.

Let’s Talk! Book Your Session with Our Experts

Hello, I’m Christoph, the coordinator of our Consulting Team!
Please fill out the form indicating your area of interest and preferred time slot. I will personally ensure you are matched with the most suitable expert.

Become a Partner

Join our Team to make the difference in the field of Power Engineering.

Become a Partner

Join our Team to make the difference in the field of Power Engineering.