Mayflower Wind has appointed Will Cotta as the offshore wind farm developer’s supply chain manager.
Cotta (pictured) comes to Mayflower Wind from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation where he served as the offshore wind supply chain director.
His remit is to grow Mayflower’s supply chain in the New Bedford and Fall River area as well as across Massachusetts.
Cotta also has experience working with the Mass Clean Energy Center.
He served nine years as an officer in the US Coast Guard where he specialised in maritime safety and disaster recovery.
In 2018, he was recognised as the Coast Guard Engineer of the Year and nominated for the Federal Engineer of the Year in recognition of his work on marine salvage and expanding the use of alternative fuels in the maritime industry.
Mayflower Wind chief executive Michael Brown said, “Will has the knowledge, insights, and experience that enables him to make sure that offshore wind development is done in a manner that is fully compatible with existing ocean uses and with environmental stewardship in mind.
“These important skills along with his supply chain expertise, make him a welcome and wonderful addition to the Mayflower Wind team.”