Thomas Karst has been appointed as CEO of Skyborn Renewables, replacing Achim Berge Olsen, who will remain with Skyborn as a member of the Strategic Advisory Board.
Karst (pictured) has an international career that spans more than three decades of experience in executing international infrastructure projects.
He has worked companies including Siemens Gamesa, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, Orsted and Make Consulting.
Karst said: “There is great potential in Skyborn and the offshore wind power market, and I look forward to working together with the dedicated employees in Skyborn to transform the company into a leading independent producer of renewable power.”
Skyborn was launched by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), an independent global infrastructure investor, on 16 September 2022, following the acquisition of 100% of the business which was previously operated as wpd offshore.
Raj Rao, President and Chief Operating Officer of GIP, said: “We thank Achim for his leadership and dedication in building this offshore wind organisation over the past 20 years and his support as CEO over the past several months.
“We look forward to continuing to work with him as member of Skyborn’s Strategic Advisory Board.”
In addition to Karst, the Skyborn executive team includes João Metelo, Chief Investment & Financial Officer (CIFO), Morten Melin, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Cathrin Browne, General Counsel, an experienced lawyer with renewable energy industry expertise from top-tier private practice and in-house positions.