Søren Skou Appointed Chair Of Skyborn Renewables Advisory Board

HAMBURG, GERMANY - In a significant move within the renewable energy sector, Søren Skou, the esteemed former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of A.P. Moller-Maersk, has taken on a pivotal role at Skyborn Renewables. Skou has been appointed as Chair of the Advisory Board, a position announced by Raj Rao, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), the parent company of Skyborn. "We are delighted to welcome Søren to Skyborn. His proven leadership skills and his deep understanding of, and appreciation for, the global energy transition make him an excellent choice for Chair of the Board of Skyborn Renewables," Rao stated.

During his leadership at Maersk from 2016 to 2022, Skou was instrumental in transforming the logistics giant into an integrated, digitized, and customer-centric organization with a keen focus on sustainable growth. His tenure saw Maersk evolve from a diversified conglomerate into a streamlined entity. "I am very pleased to join Skyborn," Skou remarked. "As offshore wind continues to grow to support global decarbonization needs, combined with GIP's partnership and role as one of the world's leading infrastructure investors, I look forward to the future."

Skyborn Renewables was established in 2022 by GIP following its acquisition of wpd offshore, marking a significant step in its commitment to driving global decarbonization efforts. The company is at the forefront of accelerating offshore wind energy worldwide, positioning itself as a key player in the clean energy transition aimed at achieving net-zero targets and ensuring energy security for future generations.

Skyborn Renewables stands as a beacon in the push towards global decarbonization through its focus on offshore wind energy. With over two decades of experience in the sector, Skyborn's expertise spans the entire offshore wind value chain. This includes greenfield development, project engineering and design, procurement, financing, corporate power purchase agreements, construction management, and asset management. As part of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading infrastructure investor with approximately $106 billion in assets under management, Skyborn leverages extensive operational expertise and a deep proprietary origination network.

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is recognized as a premier infrastructure investor with investments in major assets across key sectors including energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and water and waste management. Headquartered in New York and with offices globally, GIP focuses on supporting the energy transition through decarbonization-centric investments. With $106 billion in assets under management and portfolio companies generating combined annual revenues of approximately $75 billion while employing over 115,000 individuals, GIP is committed to creating positive economic impacts within communities.

This strategic appointment of Søren Skou as Chair of the Advisory Board at Skyborn Renewables signifies a robust commitment towards advancing offshore wind energy development. With Skou's vast experience and leadership qualities coupled with GIP's substantial investment capabilities, Skyborn is well-positioned to play a crucial role in the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions.