London | Copenhagen – 8th January 2025 – Wood Thilsted, a leading engineering consultancy in the offshore wind sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andreas Elkjær as Director and Head of Advisory. In this newly created role, Elkjær will spearhead the development and growth of Wood Thilsted’s new Advisory business unit, aimed at delivering tailored, high-impact strategic services to clients across the offshore wind industry.
Elkjær brings 18 years of extensive experience in offshore wind, having held key leadership positions at Dong Energy and Ørsted. Among his notable achievements, Elkjær led the development of Ørsted’s offshore wind foundations Product Line team and championed strategic value creation initiatives. These initiatives spanned technical innovation, global supply chain engagement and engineering solutions – including the pioneering “Foundations-as-a-Service” model – to optimise performance across the offshore wind value chain.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andreas to Wood Thilsted,” said Christian Thilsted, CTO and Co-Founder of Wood Thilsted. “His exceptional track record of driving value through innovative product strategies and collaborative partnerships, combined with his deep expertise in offshore wind foundations and supply chains, will be instrumental as we broaden our support to clients navigating the complexities of the offshore wind sector.”
Commenting on his new role, Andreas said: “I’m excited to join Wood Thilsted and collaborate with such a talented team to pioneer innovative solutions that deliver greater value, efficiency and environmental sustainability in offshore wind. I look forward to re-engaging with industry partners and building new collaborations to advance our shared vision for a greener future.”
“This hire marks a significant step forward for Wood Thilsted and comes at a critical time for the offshore wind industry,” added Thilsted. “As we strive to meet the growing demand for offshore wind energy in increasingly complex environments, Andreas’ leadership will help ensure we continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients.”
About Wood Thilsted
Wood Thilsted is a specialised offshore wind engineering consultancy at the forefront of designing the global energy transition.
Driven by a shared purpose to accelerate the green energy transition, its team of world-class engineers delivers innovative, sustainable and optimised solutions that empower clients to achieve their renewable energy goals with greater speed and efficiency.
As a Certified B Corp, the company continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be a responsible business in the renewable energy industry.
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