WindEurope’s board of directors has elected Henrik Andersen (pictured), group president and chief executive of Vestas, as the association’s new chair for an 18-month term.
The WindEurope Board also elected Rasmus Errboe, group president and chief executive of Orsted, as its new vice-chair.
Henrik Andersen’s term as chair for WindEurope comes at a crucial time for the wind industry, when Europe is accelerating its energy transformation and seeking to strengthen its industrial competitiveness, the representative body said.
During the term it is expected that several important regulatory packages will be finalised, passed and implemented on national level.
Andersen said: “We are in a defining moment for Europe’s future. We need an industry and an energy source that can deliver home-grown, secure and affordable energy, while strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.
“Wind energy can contribute to all of this, and now is the time for Europe to bolster its wind industry.
“The European Commission and member states have set high targets, but this momentum must translate ambition into implementation.
“I am honoured to serve as chair of WindEurope in this crucial time for Europe and for wind energy.
“I look forward to working closely with vice chair Rasmus Errboe, and extend my thanks to the Wind Europe members for trusting in me as your chair for the coming eighteen months.”
As chair, Andersen has three key priorities to ensure a strong and independent European wind industry – driving European competitiveness, accelerating electrification and strengthening wind’s market environment.