Due to the continuous growth and development of Global Wind Service, the commercial team has just been increased with two new colleagues – both with strong wind experience. Meet Geert van der Meulen and Robert Wilhoite.
Geert van der Meulen is working out of our German Officer as Sales Manager. Geert is from the Netherlands and has most recently been working as country manager for Kooi Security in Germany. Prior to this Geert has spend 11 years in different commercial roles in the wind industry working for both Crane, Transport and installation companies. In his role as Sales Manager for Global Wind Service, Geert will mainly focus on developing our onshore portfolio and offerings within the EMEA region.
“Over the years I have known GWS both as a solid partner and a strong competitor with an excellent track record in installations and HSEQ. I am proud to be joining the GWS team and cannot wait to meet its members”
Rob Wilhoite is working out of our UK Office is Lowestoft, also as Sales Manager. Rob is from the UK but has most recently held a position as Business Lead – USA for Boston Energy. Prior to this he has held several other positions in the wind industry for companies like Vestas Wind Systems and Genero Renewables. Furthermore, Rob is a trained mechanic and worked as such in the British Army for 9 years.
With Rob’s background and his combined commercial and technical understanding, we are confident that Rob will help develop our offshore capabilities and offerings.
“I am incredibly excited to have joined Global Wind Service and being a part of this fantastic organization. All my new colleagues have been so welcoming which speaks volumes of the team spirit. I am looking forward to working closely with like-minded people to help grow and develop our service offering.”