WindEurope Appoints RES CEO as New Chairman

WindEurope has selected Ivor Catto, CEO at RES Group, as its new chairman for an 18-month term.

Catto was elected by WindEurope’s Board of Directors, comprising corporate members, national associations and other organisations.

“It is an honour for me to have been elected as WindEurope’s new Chairman. At a time when wind energy continues to advance, is now affordable for consumers and is playing a key role in helping Europe meet its climate targets,” Catto said.

Catto became the CEO of RES Group in November 2016.

He will succeed current WindEurope Chairman Francesco Venturini, who has been on the position from April last year.

WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson said: “We’re delighted to have Ivor Catto as our new Chairman. Having one of the world’s largest independent renewable energy companies at the helm of WindEurope, with its expertise across wind, solar, power and storage, will undoubtedly be a great asset to us. I’d also like to thank Mr Venturini for his fine work over the last 18 months.”