- Current CEO Ignacio Martín to step down as planned
- Michael Hannibal named CEO of Offshore business
- Michael Sen to replace Klaus Helmrich on the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, at a meeting held yesterday, unanimously appointed Markus Tacke as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the recommendation of the Appointments and Remunerations Committee. The appointment takes effect immediately. Mr. Tacke succeeds Ignacio Martín, who in April announced to the Board his desire to step down once the merger had been completed and integration efforts were successfully underway.
“We are very pleased that Markus Tacke has accepted this appointment. His broad experience in the wind industry, combined with his strong leadership and track record will ensure the company tackles the challenges of the future, continues to deliver value to our customers, and takes Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to new heights,” said Rosa María García, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.
Ms. García, on behalf of the Board, also praised the strong work of Ignacio Martín. “We sincerely thank Ignacio Martín for his leadership, commitment and dedication in recent years. Without his enthusiasm, vision and excellent results, the merger of Siemens Wind Power and Gamesa, which created a leader in the renewable energy business, would not have taken place.”
“It has been a tremendous honor working for this great company during the last five years,” said Ignacio Martín, former CEO of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. “I am convinced that this merger has placed our united company in a stronger and better position to create value for our customers and to meet the challenges facing our industry. I also have full confidence our team has the talent and skills to shape and lead the wind industry for years to come.”
