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The world needs a historical surge in investments in renewable energy to reach net zero by 2050[1], and as a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, Vestas seeks to play an instrumental part in helping the world eliminate CO2 emissions. The acceleration of deployment of renewables is key to these efforts, and Vestas is therefore taking steps to scale and structure our organisation efficiently to support our customers across the globe and meet current and future demand for sustainable energy solutions.
As a next step in this evolution, and with
"The wind industry would not have grown at the speed it has in the last decade without
"Vestas has been on a tremendous journey since I joined the company, and I'm incredibly proud of what we have achieved together in the last 10 years. The outlook for Vestas and renewables is tremendous and that makes it very hard to leave Vestas, but with the integration of offshore, our strengthened commercial setup, and an internal successor in
As President of Vestas Mediterranean,
"Having started as Sales Director in Vestas 20 years ago, I am extremely proud to be offered the opportunity to take over from an industry leader like
For more information, please contact:
Vice President, Communications
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 onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 136 GW of wind turbines in 84 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 117 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 29,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
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CVs
Mr
Born: 1974
Nationality: Spanish
Position: Incoming
Education
1992-1999 Industrial Engineer. University
2007-2008 Executive MBA at Instituto de Empresa (IE), Madrid (ES)
2008 Executive Development Program. IMD. Lausanne (CH)
Former positions
2020-2021 President, Vestas Mediterranean (ES)
2019-2020 Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Key Account Management, Vestas (DK)
2008-2019 Senior Vice President, Head of Sales, Vestas Mediterranean (ES)
2006-2008 General Manager, Vestas Spain (ES)
2001-2006 Sales Director, Vestas Spain (ES)
Ms
Born: 1974
Nationality: American
Position: Incoming President,
Education
1991-1999 M.B.A., graduated magna cum laude -- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) graduated magna cum laude,
2005 Witness Training Program, Communications Counsel of America (US)
2015 Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), graduated with distinction, Strathclyde Comillas Universities (
Former positions
2020-2021 Chief Renewables Officer,
2017-2020 President and CEO, Avangrid Renewables (US)
2015-2017 Vice President, Operations & Management Services, Iberdrola Renewables (US)
2012-2015 Director, Regional Market Structure & Policy, Iberdrola Renewables (US)
2007-2012 Manager, Market Structure & Compliance, Iberdrola Renewables (US)
2000-2007 Regulatory & Project Manager,
Mr
Born: 1967
Nationality: Spanish
Position: Incoming President, Vestas Mediterranean (2021-)
Education
1991 Bachelor of Industrial Engineering. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ES)
1993 Master of Science. Energy Generation. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ES)
Former positions
2019-2021 Senior Vice President, Service Commercial Management, Vestas (DK)
2014-2019 Senior Vice President, Head of Service, Vestas Mediterranean (ES)
2012-2019 Head of Country, Vestas Spain & Vestas Portugal (ES)
2008-2014 Head of Service Iberia, Vestas (ES)
Mr
Born: 1968
Nationality: Brazilian/Italian
Position: Incoming President, Vestas Latin America (2022-)
Education
1993 Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, INATEL - Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações,
1997 Post-graduate degree, Project Management, Fundação
2000 Post-graduate degree, Marketing, ESPM - Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (BR)
2005 MBA (Executive Program), IBMEC - Institudo Brasileiro de Mercados Capitais (BR)
Former positions
2021-2021 Head of Sales Latin America, Vestas Mediterranean (BR)
2019-2021 President of Ericsson Latam South (BR)
2016-2018 President of
2011-2016 Vice President Latin America and the
2010-2011 Head of Sales Brazil, Ericsson (BR)
1992-2010 Various positions within Ericsson (BR/SE)
[1] IEA: Net Zero by 2050 - A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector,
[2] CVs for appointees are included on page 3-4
https://news.cision.com/vestas-wind-systems-a-s/r/vestas-to-strengthen-commercial-setup-and-appoint-javier-rodriguez-diez-to-succeed-juan-araluce-as-c,c3358152
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