Aberdeen agency Balmoral has introduced the appointment of a brand new non-executive director as the corporate goals to cement its international offshore wind ambition.
Dr Alan Lowdon OBE will tackle the position at Balmoral Comtec, a subsidiary of Balmoral Group, bringing with him 35 years of expertise within the renewable power sector.
Dr Lowdon is a senior fellow of the Boston College Institute for World Sustainability and the director of strategic growth for the Nationwide Offshore Wind Institute at Bristol Group Faculty.
He beforehand labored as director of know-how and innovation on the UK’s Nationwide Renewable Vitality Centre (NaREC) main joint initiatives with the USA Nationwide Renewable Vitality Laboratory.
His work helped safe in extra of $75M from UK Authorities and personal companions to develop the world’s largest offshore wind check and demonstration asset base.
Dr Lowdon additionally participated on the boards of a variety of startups, together with wind farm asset inspection firm Invisotech, and served as an advisor and interim CEO to the event of InnovateUK’s Offshore Renewable Vitality (ORE) Catapult Centre.
As well as, Dr Lowdon additionally chairs the Business Advisory Board of Durham College Vitality Institute, a physique that features membership from offshore gamers comparable to Orsted, EDF Vitality, ORE Catapult and Equinor.
He’s additionally a non-executive director on the Port of Blyth, UK which has seen a renaissance during the last 10 years round offshore power.
For his work within the wind sector, Dr Lowdon obtained the Order of the British Empire within the January 2022 Queen’s New Years Honour Record for ‘Companies to UK-US Offshore Wind Collaboration’.
Balmoral’s international offshore wind ambition
Balmoral stated his “in depth expertise throughout key international areas uniquely positions him to contribute considerably” to the corporate’s progress within the offshore wind market.
Dr Lowdon stated he’s wanting ahead to “additional enhancing” Balmoral’s popularity in offshore wind.
Balmoral Comtec managing director Invoice Foremost stated: “We’re delighted to welcome Alan to Balmoral. His expertise in accelerating firm’s business portfolio within the offshore wind market will make him a powerful addition to the board.
“As we proceed our journey within the renewable power market, Alan’s appointment completely aligns with our formidable international targets.”
Balmoral has made a number of investments within the offshore wind sector in recent times, together with the launch of recent merchandise final yr.
The agency can also be focusing on funding in different renewables sectors, together with in wave and tidal power.
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