GWEC appoints new deputy CEO

A new chief industry officer was also named.

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has announced several movements in its leadership, including the appointment of Rebecca Williams as its new deputy CEO.

“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,” Williams said in a statement.

“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,” she added.

Meanwhile, Stewart Mullin, who was GWEC’s COO, has been appointed as chief industry officer. Under his new position, he will help develop sectors and markets, support the council’s work with the industry and ensure interconnections between the organisation’s diverse membership. 

The council also expanded its global policy team, with the addition of 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.