UK offshore wind sector champion Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, has been nominated for election to Orsted’s board of directors.
The board of directors decided to recommend the election of King along with its choice of former Orsted CEO Henrik Poulsen as new members.
The election and remuneration of board members will take place during Orsted’s annual general meeting on 1 March.
Orsted board of directors chairman Thomas Thune Andersen said: “We have nominated two very strong candidates for the board of directors.
“Julia King has a strong international background within engineering in both industry and academia, including Rolls-Royce plc, the University of Cambridge, and Imperial College.
“She possesses a deep knowledge of renewable energy and government policy perspectives from positions, among others, as member of the Committee on Climate Change and non-executive director of the Green Investment Bank.
Poulsen has a “unique company and industry knowledge” from his former role as CEO.
Thune Andersen added: “It is the assessment of the board of directors that an appointment of Henrik Poulsen will ensure that his vision, skills, and industry experience remain available to the company.
“Furthermore, it will also provide strong continuity in the governance and management of the company. I look forward to having them on board.”
Information about the nominated candidates’ other executive positions, independence, experience, and special competences is included in the notice of the annual general meeting.