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Wind Training Committee

GWO members strive for an injury-free work environment in the renewable energy industry, through cooperation among the members, who set common standards for safety training and workforce development.

The GWO Wind Training Committee supports this aim by:

Driving the development and implementation of new GWO wind training standards and frameworks
Reviewing, maintaining and updating existing GWO wind training standards to ensure accuracy and validity
Communicating benefits and business case from improved efficiency and effectiveness of GWO wind training
Monitoring and evaluating quality of training provision and certification to drive up standards of GWO wind training
Supporting the GWO Secretariat in responding to training queries from GWO members, training providers and other stakeholders in the wind sector

‍If you have a question or suggestion relating to a current GWO training standard or suggestions for further standards please write to info@globalwindsafety.org.

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Ann Duedahl

Chair of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Global Learning Leader, GE Vernova

Ann has been working with GWO actively in the Training Committee since 2014, latterly with SGRE, and now at GE Vernova. She has been Chair of the Training Committee since 2022 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2023.

Tove Lunde

Vice Chair of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Vice President, Safety, Security and Sustainability Renewables Equinor

Tove, holds an MSc in Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture. She spent 17 years at ExxonMobil before joining Equinor in 2007. She oversees offshore wind, solar, and storage safety. Tove also serves on the board of G+ and chaired the association between 2020-2022.

Bente Boa

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Lead Portfolio Coordination Consultant at Ørsted

Bente has been part of the Global Wind Training Committee since 2017. Bente is Head of Learning & Development in Ørsted Offshore Wind Operation and has years of experience within Learning & Development from both Wind and Shipping.

Heiko Post

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Senior Expert - Global Training Excellence ENERCON Global Service

Heiko Christian Post is a Senior Expert in Global Training Excellence at ENERCON Global Service, and is based in Aurich, Germany. In addition to being a Master electrician, Heiko has a background in adult education and over 25 years of experience in technical training for the wind industry.

Brian Smedegaard Pedersen

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Director, Training Concepts, Vestas

Brian is based in Videbæk, Denmark and has been working for Vestas since 2001 holding various positions as Special task technician, Technical Support to Technicans and Project Management in Technology R&D. Since 2009 he has been working with training both as an instructor and for the last 8 years securing operational readiness to train technicians for Service and Construction.

Marika Hoffmann

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Group Lead, Safety Trainings, Nordex Group

Marika joined Nordex Energy in 2022, bringing several years of experience in the adult learning business. She currently serves as Group Lead, Safety Trainings at the Global Technical Academy in Service at Nordex Group.

Juan Ignacio Naveso Rubio

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Director, Quality, Security and Health at Acciona Energía

As current Head of Quality, Security and Health at Acciona Energía, Juan brings extensive experience across high-voltage, PV, and biomass projects with over 20 years at Acciona.

Nicola Lovati

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

HSE Manager at Cubico Sustainable Investments

Consultancy activities for companies for prevention and protection services in compliance with the Legislative Decree 81/08. Expert in Integrated Quality, Environment and Safety Management Systems.

Jamie Rowlands

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Head of Offshore Wind, Vattenfall

I am an experienced Head of Offshore Wind | Operations Manager | General Manager | Business Development Manager, with a track record in executive management roles within global offshore wind operation, service and maintenance sectors, delivering customers maximum uptime and value generation through safe, reliable and cost-efficient technology and maintenance services. During my career, I have worked for / with many top-tier renewable and wind energy organisations, including Npower Renewables, Si

Steve Ratcliffe

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

SHE Manager, Offshore Operations, SSE Renewables

Steve is currently SHE Manager for Asset Management within SSE Renewables, where he is responsible for the delivery of SHE on SSE's operational windfarms. He has 3 years' experience within the global wind industry and 25 years background in Oil and Gas subsea construction projects and vessel management.

Kevin Wyn Jones

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Global Head of Operations, Skyborn Renewables

With over 18 years of operational experience in both onshore and offshore wind, Kevin strategic leader and manager in the renewable energy industry. I have a Masters CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health. Kevin is currently the Global Head of Operations at Skyborn Renewables, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions.

Sami Walid El Daoud

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Head of Global Training Excellence at Siemens Gamesa

Sami is currently Head of Global Training Excellence, where he is responsible for the development and governance of competence frameworks, training portfolios, and qualification management for all internal, external and customer site personnel across Service operations.

Tom Van Tiggelen

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Head of Health & Safety at ENGIE Renewables Global Business Unit

Javier Guiral Alda

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Environment Health and Safety Manager, Ocean Winds

Corporate EH&S Manager. Strategic management of the Occupational Health and Safety at the international level with excellence criteria. Vision, experience, expertise, monitoring and control performance, team management and alignment with business requirements.

Stewart Reid

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Head of SHEQ UK & IE, BayWa r.e.

Stewart Reid is the Head of SHEQ at BayWa r.e. UK and Ireland. His team is responsible for occupational health and safety management, BayWa r.e.'s environmental impact, as well as measuring and controlling quality within the business. He has previously served as the Vice Chair of SafetyOn Technical Advisory Committee. Stewart holds a BSc in Occupational Safety & Health and is a Chartered Member of IOSH with over 10 years of experience in the Renewable Energy Industry.

Thomas Gavinson

Member of the GWO Wind Training Committee

Head of HSEQ, Qair