Chief Executive Officer

The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind energy sector in Europe
promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide. It is situated in the heart of the 
EU district of Brussels and has over 700 members from 60 countries, including wind turbine 
manufacturers, component suppliers, research institutes, national wind energy associations, 
project developers, electricity producers, finance and insurance companies and consultants. 
EWEA has as its main objective to facilitate EU, national and international policies and initiatives 
that strengthen the development of European and global wind energy markets, infrastructure and 
technology in order to deliver a sustainable energy future based on renewable energy. EWEA’s 
political work is supported by teams of experts on regulatory affairs, policy analysis and strategic 
communications. In addition, EWEA organises regular high-profile industry events, including 
conferences, exhibitions, political and technical workshops. EWEA is a non-profit organisation. Its 
income is generated from membership fees and events.
EWEA’s current Chief Executive Officer is resigning in April 2013 after seven years in the position. 
EWEA is therefore looking for a new CEO. 
 
Scope 
The CEO manages a budget of €15 million and is responsible for the management of the 
association and its 60 staff and reports to the Board of Directors. In collaboration with the EWEA 
President and a seven-person Supervisory Board, elected by the Board of Directors, (s)he is 
responsible for developing, implementing and reaching the strategic goals adopted by the Board, 
including the financial objectives of the association. (S)He automatically represents EWEA as 
Board member of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). 
Duties and responsibilities 
The CEO is ultimately responsible for executing the political strategy of EWEA, agreed by the 
Board, and must have profound knowledge of the EU political system, EUs legislative processes 
and must have documented experience in regulatory affairs and good knowledge of energy and 
electricity markets. 
The CEO must be good at stakeholder management, since EWEA is a complex organisation with 
many diverse stakeholders and members with different backgrounds and cultures. These include 
manufacturers, sub-suppliers, power companies, project developers, finance institutions, R&D 
centres and national associations. 
The CEO is the public face of the association, representing EWEA in high-profile events within the 
industry and policy communities (EU, nationally and internationally). (S)He is greatly involved in 
strategic communications through public speaking, writing and media work. (S)He engages with 
representatives from the European institutions, international institutions, industry stakeholders, 
NGOs, the media and the members of EWEA. The CEO is responsible for leading a management team consisting of four Directors (Policy 
Director, Communications Director, Membership & Events Director and Finance & Administration 
Director). (S)He must possess good managerial skills and be able to motivate a highly committed, 
multicultural staff EWEA team. 
The CEO must articulate and promote a clear financial and structural vision for the organisation.
CV of the ideal candidate 
* Minimum Master’s degree in political science, economics, international business, law, 
engineering or other relevant field;
* At least seven years’ experience in the field of European and international politics, with a 
focus on EU energy and electricity markets;
* Excellent knowledge of and experience in the EU decision making processes;
* Good command of budget and financial management;
* Strong communication skills and documented experience in engaging with the media;
* Excellent command of written and spoken English. Command of other EU languages is a 
distinct advantage;
* Good grasp of the role played by economics, science and politics in decision making;
* Experience from working in an international company or organisation with many different 
stakeholders. Experience in working for an international industry association is an 
advantage.
* Dynamic, with very good management and organisation skills and the ability to motivate a 
dynamic team in an international and multi-cultural environment.
* Frequent travel
To apply, please contact James.
Subject line: EWEA CEO your name.