Nicolas Wolff has assumed his duties as vice president and general manager of the European division of Canada-headquartered renewables investor Boralex.
Following an announcement on 15 March Wolff (pictured) replaces Patrick Decostre who was appointed vice president and chief operating officer.
Decostre will be based in Montreal from July 2019.
Wolff assumed his duties in Lyon to ensure the transition is smooth with Boralex’s North America team.
Wolff said: “This is a great opportunity. I’m excited to be a part of Boralex, an agile, innovative and growing company that is helping to drive the energy transition.”
According to Decostre, Boralex will benefit from Wolff’s extensive knowledge of the industry and the specific challenges of Europe’s renewable energy sector.
After joining Vestas in 2007, Wolff became vice president and general manager of Vestas Western Mediterranean, in charge of France, Spain, Portugal, Maghreb and West Africa.
Between 2009 and 2013, he served as chair of the association France Energie Eolienne (FEE), and he is currently on the board of directors for FEE and chairs its Industry committee.