Vestas announced that Anne Pearce will become new Executive Vice President of People & Culture and join Vestas' Executive Management Team. Anne Pearce will join Vestas as Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) on 2 January 2024 and comes from a position as Vice President of Human Resources at Shell plc, one of the world's energy majors. In the role, Anne Pearce will lead the continued development of P&C organisation and efforts to attract, develop, and retain employees, which is key for Vestas to become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions.

Prior to joining Shell, Anne Pearce built her strong international profile through HR leadership roles within industrial companies in North America, EU and Asia Pacific. Anne Pearce was born in New Zealand before moving to Australia and currently lives in the United Kingdom. Prior to joining Vestas, Anne Pearce had leadership positions in AXA, Bluescope Steel, ArcelorMittal and Shell.

As part of joining Vestas, Anne Pearce will relocate to Denmark. Born: 1974, Former positions 2021-2023 Shell, Vice President, Human Resources, Liquified Natural Gas (UK) 2016-2021 Shell, Vice President, Human Resources, Global (NL+UK) 2014-2016 Shell, Vice President, Human Resources, Deepwater (US) 2009-2013 ArcellorMittal, General Manager Human Resources, Mining (UK) 2008-2009 ArcellorMittal General Manager, Human Resources, Strategy, Organizational Design & Diversity & Inclusion (UK) 2004-2008 Bluescope Steel, various HR leadership roles (AU+CN). Education 1994 BComm, Economics, University of Melbourne, Australia.