EnBW North America has hired Damian Bednarz as external affairs director.
Bednarz will lead EnBW North America’s efforts to liaise with various communities, organisations, and industries that have stakeholder interests in ocean and coastal resources.
“Damian’s expertise will complement the diverse skill set of a top-notch staff we’ve put in place in Jersey City and Boston over the past year,” said EnBW North America managing director Bill White.
“Damian’s experience in both clean energy engagement and federal energy policy makes him uniquely positioned to advance our work to further develop the vast potential of America’s new offshore wind energy industry.”
Prior to joining EnBW North America, Bednarz worked at communications outfit Kivvit, advising offshore wind entities and leading several national and international climate advocacy campaigns.
Before Kivvit, he served in senior leadership roles at the US Department of Energy, including Chief of Staff for the Office of International Affairs and White House Liaison.
“I’m excited to join this incredibly talented team and start sharing EnBW North America’s distinctive story,” Bednarz said. “Carefully developing offshore wind in the US is a critical mission and it will take many citizens and groups to successfully expand local and regional economic opportunities while also meeting our shared climate and clean energy goals,” he added.
Based out of the company’s Jersey City office, Bednarz is responsible for overseeing all government, media, stakeholder, and community outreach efforts.