Philippe Kavafyan appointed CEO of MHI Vestas

Philippe Kavafyan has been appointed CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Vestas Wind Systems (Vestas) effective from 1st April 2018. MHI Vestas Offshore is now increasing its strategic focus on expanding into new markets and further consolidating its position in core markets.

Philippe Kavafyan possesses more than 25 years of experience in the broader energy and technology industries and 12 years in the wind sector, including roles in business development, technical, asset and risk management in Electricité de France, GE and Areva. During the past six years in offshore wind energy, Philippe has successfully worked with offshore wind tenders in France, the first commercial projects in Germany and held the position as Chair of the Board of Adwen Offshore.

Anders Runevad, incoming Chair of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s Board said “Both Philippe Kavafyan and Lars Bondo Krogsgaard possess deep knowledge of the industry and major markets, and MHI and Vestas strongly believe that their combined expertise and leadership within the wind industry is precisely what the joint venture requires to be successful in the future.”