Renewable energy consultancy OWC has appointed Hannah Abend to the newly created role of growth director.
Abend will oversee OWC’s ongoing geographical expansion into emerging markets and renewable technologies, as well as the development of new service lines.
“The addition of Hannah will ensure that our country managers and service line leads have the necessary support to capitalise on interesting growth opportunities.
“The aim is that we will be able to establish and integrate new offices, services and technologies even quicker with Hannah onboard” said William Cleverly, CEO at OWC.
Abend joins OWC with a track-record in both executive management and technical positions across the offshore wind industry. H
er experience spans both offshore wind consultancies and operators, including WT, Iberdrola, RES Offshore and Verdant Power.
US-born, Abend will also support OWC’s American operation.
“OWC’s track record in offshore wind is highly impressive, and I see great opportunities in bringing this know-how into new and emerging offshore wind markets.
“OWC has a wealth of experience across the spectrum of renewable energy sectors, and I look forward to driving further expansion of its existing services in hydrogen, floating solar, power-to-x and other exciting technologies,” said Abend.
This news follows OWC’s most recent expansion to a dedicated environment and consents service line under the leadership of director Lara Lawrie.
This new service will support clients in managing the interface between engineering, consenting and environmental impact assessments (EIA).
As a new growth area within OWC, Lawrie will report to and be supported by Abend.
OWC specialises in project development services, owner’s engineering and technical due diligence.
It includes the France-based marine renewable energy consultancy and R&D specialist Innosea, geoscience specialists East Point Geo, and offshore wind operations specialists Delta Wind Partners.