The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has appointed Stewart Mullin as the association’s first chief operating officer (COO).
Mullin (pictured) was previously global director of public affairs and institutional relations at MHI Vestas.
GWEC chief executive Ben Backwell said: “We are thrilled to welcome Stewart on board the GWEC team, given his vast knowledge and track record in the wind sector’s leading companies.
“He is an experienced wind power professional, and a long-term supporter of GWEC and its work over the years.
“Stewart’s expertise will be incredibly valuable to consolidate GWEC’s role as the authoritative voice of the global wind industry, to build our network of wind industry stakeholders across the world, and to further establish GWEC’s presence in key emerging markets.
“This is an especially important time to build up our global presence in order to ensure that the wind power industry comes together stronger than ever ahead of this year’s crucial COP26 conference”.
Prior to joining GWEC, Mullin oversaw the development and implementation of MHI Vestas’ public affairs, communication, and branding strategy.
He has also worked at Siemens Wind Power and sat on the board of GWEC, the Danish Wind Industry, and WindEurope, and also chairs WindEurope’s Communications and Events working groups.