WIND Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Renier van den Bichelaer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 February 2025. Renier will also join the WIND Group management board.
Last year, COO Robbert van Diepen expressed his intention to wind down his role. To ensure a smooth transition, he will gradually transfer his responsibilities to Renier. Robbert will remain with WIND as Director of Business Operations, overseeing Cable Recovery operations, SHEQ, contact for Cable Crew and internal projects.
Renier brings extensive leadership experience from Seaway7, Maersk, and Boskalis in the offshore energy and maritime sectors, with a strong background in project-based organisations. He will apply his sector expertise and people-oriented leadership to further optimise WIND’s operations, enhance safety and quality, and strengthen overall organisational performance.
Tom Nooij, CEO of WIND, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Renier to the WIND family as an important member of the team. His expertise will be invaluable as we advance our operations. I’m also grateful that Robbert will remain involved—he has been the operational backbone of this company and played a key role in securing our position as a leading subsea cable logistics business.”
Renier van den Bichelaer, added:
“ I’m excited to join WIND and contribute to its continued growth. The company’s impressive operational expansion in recent years presents exciting opportunities ahead. I’m passionate about delivering successful projects, driving organisational growth, and prioritising employee safety and engagement. I look forward to getting started and collaborating with the team to achieve our goals.“
About WIND
WIND (www.wind.nl) is the world leader in subsea cable logistics, cable recovery and related services to the offshore industry. With offices and yards in Europe, Asia and the USA, WIND unburdens its customers with innovative customer-oriented solutions.
WIND’s client base includes subsea cable manufacturers, subsea cable installation companies, EPIC contractors and utility companies. With a dedicated operations team and expert cable crew, their mission is to deliver a safe and cost-effective service characterised by trust and quality.
