Ørsted bolsters executive team with new appointments

COPENHAGEN - Ørsted A/S, the Danish multinational power company, announced on Wednesday the expansion of its Group Executive Team with the appointment of two new members effective from May 1, 2025. The company, specializing in renewable energy, stated that the full offshore wind value chain will now be represented at the executive level, enhancing its focus on core business activities.

Amanda Dasch, currently serving as CEO of Ørsted’s Region Americas, will take on the role of Chief Development Officer (CDO). In this position, Dasch will oversee Ørsted Commercial, which includes commercial development activities across the company’s three regions—Europe, Americas, and APAC—as well as Trading & Revenue, Group Strategy & Innovation, and Group Stakeholder Relations. Dasch is recognized for her 20 years of leadership experience in the energy sector and will continue as interim CEO of Region Americas until a successor is appointed.

Godson Njoku is set to become the Chief Generation Officer (CGO), with the responsibility for the performance of Ørsted’s European energy-generating assets. Njoku joins Ørsted from Shell, where he accumulated 20 years of experience and held senior executive roles, including Executive Vice President for Global Production Excellence.

Group President and CEO Rasmus Errboe expressed confidence in the new appointments, stating, “With Amanda Dasch and Godson Njoku, we’re welcoming two strong profiles who will add valuable competences to our Group Executive Team.” Errboe highlighted the appointees’ extensive senior leadership experience in the energy industry.

The updated Group Executive Team will consist of Rasmus Errboe as Group President and CEO, Trond Westlie as Chief Financial Officer, Amanda Dasch as Chief Development Officer, Patrick Harnett as Chief Construction Officer, Godson Njoku as Chief Generation Officer, and Henriette Fenger Ellekrog as Chief HR Officer. Ørsted also announced the discontinuation of the Deputy CEO function.

Ørsted, headquartered in Denmark and employing approximately 8,300 people, is a global leader in green energy production and climate action. The company’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Copenhagen under the ticker ORSTED. In 2024, Ørsted reported a revenue of DKK 71.0 billion (EUR 9.5 billion). The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Ørsted A/S.

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