JERA and bp have revealed the leadership team for their planned 50-50 offshore wind joint venture (JV), JERA Nex bp.
The new entity is set to become a leading global offshore wind developer, owner and operator. Its leadership team will feature personnel from both organisations.
The JV will be led by CEO Nathalie Oosterlinck, currently the CEO of JERA Nex.
Erin Eisenberg, currently holding the role of vice-president (VP) finance, low carbon energy at bp, will serve as CFO.
Richard Sandford, presently SVP offshore wind at bp, will take on the position of chief development officer.
Zlati Christov, currently chief investment officer at JERA Nex, will step in as chief investment officer.
Eric Antoons, now co-CEO of Parkwind, will assume the role of chief operating officer.
Alfonso Montero Lopez, who is VP of offshore wind engineering at bp, will serve as chief technical officer.
Announced in December 2024, JERA Nex bp aims to accelerate development and enhance access to competitive financing.
JERA Global CEO and chair Yukio Kani said: “The leadership team of JERA Nex bp brings together the best characteristics of both companies and has the experience and expertise to lead this next phase of development in offshore wind energy.
“With the backing of two strong shareholders with a long history of cooperation, and with an exciting and globally diversified development portfolio, we are confident JERA Nex bp will play a critical role in the energy transition in Japan, the UK and beyond.”
The JERA Nex bp leadership team was announced during the signing ceremony for the memorandum of cooperation in offshore wind power, attended by Yoji Muto, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry; Jonathan Reynolds, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade; and Julia Longbottom, British Ambassador to Japan.
Pending approvals, the new entity will manage 13GW of potential net capacity across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the US.
