ORE Catapult appoints international renewables leader to its Board

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewables, has appointed Maida Zahirovic as a Non-Executive Director.

Maida, Head of Renewables at James Fisher & Sons plc, a trusted supplier of engineering services to the global energy, defence and maritime transport sectors, has significant experience in the offshore wind sector gained from senior roles at some of the top companies in the industry.

Commenting on the appointment, ORE Catapult Chair Ronnie Bonnar, said: “There are huge opportunities and challenges for offshore renewables as we look to deliver the growth needed to deliver Net Zero in the coming years.

“Maida’s extensive international and supply chain experience will provide invaluable insight as we continue to grow the Catapult and play a vital role in delivering that opportunity”.

Maida Zahirovic said, “I am thrilled to be joining the board of ORE Catapult, the leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy in the UK. The Catapult ethos of contributing to a green and sustainable transition for future generations aligns closely with the goals of James Fisher”.

“I look forward to working alongside colleagues and stakeholders from industry and academia to drive innovation in our sector and deliver the UK’s Net Zero targets while addressing skills shortages in our industry through training and development.”

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