The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) has hired Dan Kyle Spearman to lead its global floating offshore wind practice.
Spearman, who will be based in London, was previously head of offshore wind programmes at the Carbon Trust.
At the Carbon Trust he managed initiatives such as the Floating Wind Joint Industry Programme and the operations and maintenance working group as part of the Offshore Wind Accelerator research programme.
RCG chief executive Sebastian Chivers said: “We are thrilled that Dan Kyle Spearman will lead our floating offshore wind practice.
“Floating offshore wind is poised to become one of the key technologies to decarbonise the energy sector and achieve net zero emissions.
“His technological experience and proven track record for both fixed and floating offshore wind will greatly benefit our clients.”
Spearman said: “I am excited to be joining RCG, one of the leading offshore wind advisory firms, and head up their work in floating wind.
“Floating wind is a technology with huge potential and is about to boom – RCG is well positioned to support clients realise commercial opportunities in the market.”