General – Appointment
As OER had already predicted in a post on 23 December last year WindEurope today officially announced the appointment of Tinne Van der Straeten as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective as of 2 February 2026.
Her appointment comes at a critical time for Europe’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and climate commitments.
Tinne Van der Straeten will take over as WindEurope’s new CEO on 2 February 2026. Having served as Belgium’s Energy Minister from 2020 to 2025, Van der Straeten brings vast experience and a strong track record leading energy policy at national and EU level.
