Willem van der Ven
About Willem van der Ven
Willem van der Ven Chief Operating Officer
Willem van der Ven is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 25 years of extensive experience in the energy business. His career spans significant contributions to the renewable energy sector, particularly over the last 18 years. His role involves overseeing operations with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance.
Experience in Renewable Energy
Willem van der Ven has dedicated 18 years of his career to the renewable energy sector. He has played key roles in the development and implementation of corporate growth strategies, successfully establishing new departments, teams, and markets. His extensive background includes senior leadership positions at Enbridge, Atlantic Power Corporation, KR Wind Inc., and Suzlon Energy Corp, emphasizing operational excellence and strategic expansion.
Previous Roles in the Energy Industry
Before assuming his current position, Willem van der Ven held various senior leadership roles. Notably, he was the Vice President of Power Operations at Enbridge, where he was responsible for overseeing power operations. Additionally, he has been instrumental in leadership capacities at other well-known firms, such as Atlantic Power Corporation, KR Wind Inc., and Suzlon Energy Corp, showcasing a robust track record in managing and leading large-scale energy projects.
Education and Expertise in Energy Systems
Willem van der Ven holds advanced degrees that underpin his industry expertise. He earned an international executive master’s in business administration from the University of Twente, and a master’s degree in electrical energy systems from the Technical University of Eindhoven. Further solidifying his technical foundation, he also completed a bachelor’s degree in control systems from the Technical Academy in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, and an associate degree in electronics from the Technical Academy in Nijmegen.