The UK government has appointed Dan McGrail as the first permanent chief executive of Great British Energy.
The former RenewableUK chief executive and Siemens Engines CEO has led the public body on an interim basis for the last four months.
Energy secretary Ed Miliband said: “Dan has been a visionary leader as Great British Energy’s interim CEO and will bring world-class private sector experience to our publicly owned clean power company.
“I look forward to working with Dan to unleash the benefits of clean energy, driving growth and new jobs in communities.”
McGrail added: “It is a privilege to take on the CEO role permanently and lead Great British Energy from our Aberdeen HQ at such a pivotal moment.
“We are already delivering for British people, with schools and hospitals set to benefit from cheaper bills.
“We will now focus on scaling up as Britain’s publicly owned energy company, making strategic investments that drive forward the government’s clean power mission and give people a stake in clean energy.”
RUK’s deputy CEO Jane Cooper said McGrail had left the trade body in the “strongest possible position to thrive” having been on secondment to Great British Energy since March and now officially leaving his previous role.