News release from Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Driven by the position of renewables as the cheapest source of electricity in two-thirds of the world, the energy transition is, despite short-term uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, in a new phase where higher penetration of renewables, accelerated electrification and new markets are creating novel and increasing demands for Vestas' technology, manufacturing and solutions.
To lead Vestas' technology development throughout this new phase, we are excited to announce Anders Nielsen will become Executive Vice President of Vestas Power Solutions (Chief Technology Officer), taking over from Anders Vedel who will continue in a role as Chief Scientific Advisor. At the same time, we are also excited to announce that
President and CEO of Vestas,
Vestas' incoming CTO,
Together with developing and delivering a broader scope and a larger volume of sustainable energy solutions, a key priority for both Vestas Power Solutions and Manufacturing & Global Procurement is implementing and accelerating modularisation and modular product development across Vestas' entire value chain.
"From 2017 to 2019 Vestas' deliveries have increased by almost 50 percent and I'm honoured to be handed a leading role in efficiently scaling the company further in the current extraordinary circumstances. Modularisation offers a great opportunity to scale efficiently, and I look forward to collaborating with my many Vestas colleagues and our great external partners to fulfil the potential of modularisation," said
As Chief Scientific Advisor,
On handing over the reins to the new CTO,
For more information, please contact:
Head of Communications, Vestas
Tel: +45 4181 3922
Mail: ANPRR@vestas.com
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 115 GW of wind turbines in 81 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 98 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas' more than 25,500 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
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Mr
Born: 1962
Nationality: Swedish
Resident: Sweden
Position: Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer,
Competencies
Education
1983-1987 Industrial Economy at the Linköping
Former positions
2016-2019 Chief Technology Officer,
2015-2016 Head of
2012-2015 Group CEO,
2010-2012 EVP of Global Operations, Scania (SE)
2006-2010 SVP of Chassis and Cab Production, Scania (SE)
2002-2005 Regional Chief Technology Officer & Head of Production in
1987-2002 Various positions, Scania (SE)
Mr
Born: 1970
Nationality: Danish
Resident:
Position: Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer,
Competencies
Education
2008-2009 Executive development and Leadership program at IMD
1999-2003
Former positions
2016-2019 Senior Vice President, Assembly,
2012-2015 Group Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Planning,
2009-2011 Senior Vice President, Group Forecasting & Planning,
2008-2009 Vice President and Managing Director Vestas Wind Systems China Ltd (CN)
2006-2007 Vice President, Global Capacity Planning,
2004-2006 Chief Financial Officer, Vestas Central Europ (DE)
1997-2003 Finance Manager,
1994-1996 Finance Manager, HS Kedler - Tarm A/S (DK)
1988-1994 Various positions, HS Kedler - Tarm A/S (DK)
Mr
Born: 1957
Nationality: Danish
Resident:
Position: Chief Scientific Advisor,
Competencies
Education
2008 Business Program at IMD (
2002
1991-1995 Mechanical Engineer, Ingeniørhøjskolen Horsens (DK)
Former positions
2012-2020 Executive Vice President & CTO,
2007-2012 Senior Vice President, Technology R&D, Operations,
2006-2007 Vice President of CIM, Vestas Technology R&D (DK)
2005-2006 Vice President of Project Management (Operations),
2004-2005 Vice President of Service Northern Europe,
2003-2004 Vice President of Service, Vestas International Wind Technology A/S (DK)
2000-2002 Technical Director, Italian Wind Technology S.r.l. (IT)
1995-2000 Various positions,
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