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The Global Wind Energy Council, a trade association representing the global wind power sector, has appointed Ben Backwell its new CEO. Mr Backwell replaces Mr Steve Sawyer, who first joined GWEC as secretary general in 2007. Sawyer will continue his work with GWEC as senior policy advisor.
Mr Morten Dyrholm, GWEC’s chairman, as well as Vestas’ group senior vice president of marketing, communications and public affairs said that “We are delighted to have Ben join us as GWEC’s new CEO. He will bring solid industry knowledge, commercial acumen, and communication and public affairs expertise to the role.”