Laurent Verdier

Background

About Laurent Verdier

Business Operation Executive with 20+ year expertise in thermal, hydropower, wind onshore & offshore. Proven track record for delivering 11GW of renewables projects (31) including "first of kinds" in offshore Corporate Governance: Risk Management, Growth Management; Business Model Transformation. Development of strategic partnerships: product, infrastructures and cross-cultural competences. Executive director with 20 years experience in leading Projects and Business Units in Renewables industry, among which :* 4 years in leading SBM Offshore Renewables business to become key player in floating offshore, achieving the construction of the first French Pilot Floating Offshore Wind Farm and the development of a portfolio of Floating Wind Project of >2GW in US and North Europe.* 4 years in GE in leading offshore wind project management and delivering the first prototypes and pilot projects in Danemark, China and US (Block Island) and commercial wind farms in Germany (Merkur) and France (St Nazaire)* 3 years in Alstom Wind to create and run the PMO and risk department, in Europe, Asia and South-America, with the mission to transform execution model to enter new regions, new markets and introduce new products and adequate value proposition. During this time, heading Risk Committee, to ensure continuous improvement of tender preparation and project execution for flowless execution and meeting financial targets.* 9 years in Alstom Hydro to deliver projects in India and China, and lead transfer of technology programs of pumped storage Plants. Project Management, Risk Management, Business Transformation, Growth Management, Recovery Plan Implementation, International Customer Management, Team player, Customer focus.