Venterra has appointed Philippe Kavafyan as chief executive, joining the group in mid-September.
Following a short transition, Kavafyan (pictured) becomes chief executive officer with effect from 16 October 2023.
He takes over upon the retirement of Rob Jewkes, a member of the team that founded the business with executive chairman Ayman Asfari in 2021.
Kavafyan joins from Aker Horizons in Norway and was previously chief executive of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind in Denmark.
Asfari said; “The board is delighted to appoint one of the industry’s most senior and respected executives to lead us in delivering our vision for wind power’s vital role in the energy transition.
“Philippe has been a pioneer and leader in onshore and offshore wind from its inception in Europe, and has experience of rapid industry transformation. His combined industry knowledge and relationships will be invaluable as we build a platform of specialist services across the wind farm lifecycle to serve our customers.
“I would like to thank Rob Jewkes who has been a key founding figure in creating Venterra within the time he committed to us. He has led the team in building the strong foundations on which we will continue to grow.”