US company Burns & McDonnell has named Tony Appleton to lead its offshore wind team.
Appleton is a mechanical engineer with more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, having worked across conventional thermal power, gas and nuclear generation markets.
Previously a consultant for Burns & McDonnell, he has spent the last 15 years leading organisations and teams in the offshore renewables and interconnection global markets, supporting more than 20 offshore wind farms across the globe.
Burns & McDonnell chairman and chief executive Ray Kowalik said: “The power industry is evolving rapidly, producing a lot of exciting changes and opportunities.
“Our firm has supported critical energy projects for more than 100 years and we are growing our team to support offshore wind projects that will help provide efficient, sustainable energy for the years to come.
“Tony brings extensive experience to our team and will help us continue delivering a full spectrum of services needed for the complex and expansive needs of offshore wind projects.”
Burns & McDonnell is currently designing the onshore interconnection assets for several Orsted offshore wind projects in the Northeast US, including Ocean Wind and Skipjack in New Jersey and Maryland, respectively.
Appleton said: “I’m delighted to join the Burns & McDonnell team at this exciting time for the offshore sector.
“Having worked with Burns & McDonnell as a consultant for the past two years, I’ve seen first-hand the passion and talent this team of professionals possesses, and I’m excited to be a part of that as we continue to grow and develop.”