Wind consultancy OWC has appointed ex-Enterprize Energy man David Wotherspoon to the newly created role of head of new geographies, with a remit of identifying and planning market entry for emerging offshore and onshore wind markets.
Wotherspoon will work closely with OWC’s parent group AqualisBraemar LOC’s regional and country managers to expand OWC’s services to new geographies, said the company.
Though his focus is predomintantly offshore, he will also support onshore renewable energy developments.
Wotherspoon has close to two decades experience from the renewables industry, including as development director for Enterprize Energy’s Thang Long offshore wind project in Vietnam.
“OWC’s strategy has always been to support developers and operators when they venture into emerging wind markets, with feet on the ground and local value creation and employment,” said Katherine Phillips, managing director of OWC.
“David’s appointment provides additional focus on this, targeting early stage market entry and will co-ordinate with our local and global group teams.
“We want to bring our experience to assist emerging markets in realising their offshore wind ambitions as quickly, safely and cost-efficiently as possible and further support the energy transition in these countries.”
Wotherspoon added: “I am delighted to join OWC, a company that can demonstrate an impressive track record and an ambition to be at the forefront of nascent and emerging offshore wind markets, supporting local and international developers and governments to get projects off the ground.”