Leading Offshore Wind Energy Engineering Consultancy Wood Thilsted strengthens offer in Asia Pacific region to support emerging offshore wind sector
17th March 2025, London | Copenhagen | Taipei – Leading Offshore Wind Energy Engineering Consultancy Wood Thilsted has appointed Dr. Sarah Elkhatib as Director and Head of the APAC Region. Sarah will play a key strategic role in driving forward the company’s ambitious growth plans and presence across Asia Pacific. She will be based in Taiwan and travelling regularly across the region, responding to the diverse needs within each country.
Sarah brings two decades of leadership, project delivery and business development in the offshore energy industry across APAC, Europe and the UK. She previously served in senior roles within the energy consulting sector and has a strong focus on working collaboratively with Clients to achieve their objectives. Sarah also holds key positions within industry bodies, volunteering her time to global efforts focused on education, technical excellence and knowledge sharing, further reinforcing her leadership and influence in the offshore energy market.
The Asia Pacific region has immense offshore wind potential and will play a pivotal role in the global energy transition. With rising energy demand, island-based geographies and strong governmental commitments to clean energy, offshore wind has emerged as the preferred renewable solution in a region known for its huge role in the global economy.
Andy Burbidge, COO said:
“APAC has become a key region for offshore wind and we’re delighted that Sarah joins Wood Thilsted at this pivotal point in the energy transition where meeting rising electricity demand through clean energy is essential to support the region’s growing economies. Sarah brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the company’s offer in APAC further enhancing a growing capability to service the needs of clients across the region.”
According to Sarah Elkhatib:
“Having travelled around our APAC offices in the last couple of weeks and met with many of our key clients, I am energised by the current level of activity and the opportunities on the horizon. At Wood Thilsted, we aim to grow our local offering to meet the specific demands in this rapidly growing region. I look forward to connecting with more offshore wind industry leaders across the region, working closely with them and our local and global teams, to deliver the best outcomes for their businesses.”
This strategic hire comes at a pivotal moment for Wood Thilsted and the offshore wind industry, as the company deepens its commitment to key growth regions, develops new approaches to solve client challenges and strengthens client partnerships.
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.
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