Simply Blue Group, a leading developer of renewable energy projects, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Povall as the new Chair of the Board of Simply Blue Energy OSW Ltd (SBE OSW).
With over 20 years of experience in the global power generation industry, Povall brings deep expertise across many technologies and international markets to the company. His leadership will play a pivotal role as SBE OSW advances multiple offshore wind projects across Europe and elsewhere.
“We are thrilled to welcome David Povall as Chair of the Board,” said Hugh Kelly, CEO & Co-Founder, Simply Blue Group. “His vision, governance expertise, deep sector experience and passion for innovation align perfectly with our mission to scale our operations and advance our offshore wind initiatives, while making a significant contribution to the clean energy transition.”
As Chair, Povall will oversee board governance, support long-term strategic planning and guide the company through its next phase of development.
David Povall said: “I’m delighted to join SBE OSW as Chair and to work with this exceptional team to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth and deliver impactful offshore wind projects across its expanding portfolio.”
In addition to the appointment of the new Chair, Hugh Kelly also welcomed several new directors to its Board: Kazuma Fukai, Makoto Takeuchi, Yuki Koshida and Chris Gaydon. These new board members bring valuable experience in offshore wind development and finance.