GWEC Announces Rebecca Williams as Deputy CEO

GWEC Announces Rebecca Williams as Deputy CEO

20 September 2024, Lisbon | Rebecca Williams has been appointed Deputy CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the organization announced today. 

"Rebecca has played a leading role in developing GWEC’s work in the offshore space, and building enhanced cooperation between industry, investors and governments, as reflected in the creation of key initiatives such as the Global Offshore Wind Alliance and the Ocean Energy Pathway program.”

“This is a transformative decade for the wind industry, and the changes we are announcing today ensure that GWEC is in a strong position to support the industry through the short-and long-term challenges that will deliver the growth we expect for our members. I look forward to working with GWEC’s new Deputy CEO as we continue to support the industry and ensure that wind energy fulfils its potential as the backbone of the energy transition.”  

 

Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC

“This is an exciting time for both the wind industry and GWEC, and I am looking forward to stepping into this new role at such a crucial moment in the energy transition. With an ambitious global target for 3x renewables secured at COP28, and a new wave of wind markets around the world poised for rapid growth, my focus will be on supporting the industry to remove barriers and unlock bankable projects to put the industry on track for rapid growth. 

Rebecca Williams, GWEC Deputy CEO

In other changes at GWEC, Stewart Mullin (formerly Chief Operations Officer) has been appointed to the role of Chief Industry Officer, where he will help develop sectors and markets, support The Council’s work with the industry and ensure interconnections between the organization's increasingly diverse membership. 

The global policy team, based in GWEC’s new Lisbon headquarters, has been strengthened with the addition of specialists in four areas key to wind energy’s continued growth. GWEC welcomes João Esteves as grids specialist, Benoit Moreaux as a specialist on permitting & planning, Juan Tomas as a trade specialist and Nina Melkonyan on supply chains. GWEC’s new in-house expertise further strengthens The Council's capacity to address opportunities and challenges on the ground for our member companies and drive global policy in these key areas

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Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is a member-based organisation that represents the entire wind energy sector. The members of GWEC represent over 1,500 companies, organisations and institutions in more than 80 countries, including manufacturers, developers, component suppliers, research institutes, national wind and renewables associations, electricity providers, finance and insurance companies.

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